Freddie Keppard

Freddie Keppard
Background information
Birth nameFreddie Keppard
Also known asKing Keppard
Fred Keppard
Born(1890-02-27)February 27, 1890
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 1933(1933-07-15) (aged 43)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationCornettist
InstrumentCornet

Freddie Keppard (sometimes rendered as Freddy Keppard; February 27, 1890 – July 15, 1933) was an American jazz cornetist who once held the title of "King" in the New Orleans jazz scene. This title was previously held by Buddy Bolden and succeeded by Joe Oliver.

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