[Dixielandjazz] Ever heard someone who sounded like Al Hirt?

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Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Ever heard someone who sounded like Al Hirt?


> The closest player that I've ever heard sound like Al Hirt was
> unquestionably J. B. Scott, when he was with the Dukes of Dixieland.  I
had  the pleasure
> of seeing them when they played at Mahogany Hall (not there  anymore) in
the
> French Quarter.  He blew me away with his approach, which  was so much
like that
> of Al Hirt.  He can be heard on the CD "Hearing  is Believing" with the
Dukes.

Are you referring to the same JB Scott who's probably in his late 30's early
40's, heavyset, beard (last time I saw him), glasses, used to play with the
Ringling Circus, was living in the Orlando area?