E. A. Couturier

E.A. Couturier
EA Couturier as pictured above his endorsement in the Frank Holton Company's Summer 1909 Harmony Hints
Background information
Birth nameErnst Albert Couturier
Also known asEA Couturier
Born(1869-09-30)September 30, 1869
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
DiedFebruary 28, 1950(1950-02-28) (aged 80)
Wingdale, New York, United States
GenresConcert Band
Occupation(s)Cornetist, inventor
InstrumentCornet
Years active1883 - 1940
LabelsEdison

Ernst Albert Couturier (September 30, 1869 in Poughkeepsie February 28, 1950 in Wingdale) was best known as a cornet player who toured as a "virtuoso" performer on the concert programs of bands of the day. He promoted the Holton Band Instrument Company for a decade in that capacity before applying his own unique inventions to the production of his own line of brass band instruments between 1918 and 1923.