[Dixielandjazz] Al Hirt

[Robert Ringwald]

Bill Powers wrote:
>   I've been a DJML lurker for about 5 years and have enjoyed it very  
> much. I spent my early 20's  in New Orleans and belonged 20 years to  
> Connecticut Jazz Clubs and  20 years later in Tampa Bay, Fl. Jazz  
> Clubs.  Al Hirt was my favorite Dixieland Jazz Trumpeter. I don't  
> recall any references to him on DJML.  Have there not been any, or  
> maybe I missed during my wanderings? 



Yes, there have been some.  

Some folks think he played too many notes.  

I personally think he was a fantastic musician, with fantastic technique.  

I loved his playing.  


--Bob Ringwald
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