Adele Girard
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Harpists · 1913–1993

Adele Girard

American jazz harpist

Born
25 June 1913
Holyoke
Died
7 September 1993
Denver
Country
United States

Biography

Adele Girard was a jazz musician who played harp. Adele Girard was born on 25 June 1913 in Holyoke and died on 7 September 1993 in Denver. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Adele Beatrice Girard Marsala (née Girard; June 25, 1913 – September 7, 1993) was a jazz harpist associated with dixieland and swing music. She is the first woman to bring the concert harp to prominence in jazz, with only Casper Reardon preceding her. As a musician she is known by her birth name Adele Girard, but she became Adele Girard Marsala after marrying clarinetist Joe Marsala.

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Historic 78 rpm records

  • Don't Let It End Joe Marsala Septet · Adele Girard · Joe Marsala · Chuck Wayne · Joe… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • Lover Joe Marsala Septet · Adele Girard · Joe Marsala · Chuck Wayne · Joe… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • Slightly Dizzy Joe Marsala Septet · Adele Girard · Joe Marsala · Marty Marsala ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • GOTTA BE THIS OR THAT JOE MARSALA SEPTET · ADELE GIRARD · Chuck Wayne · Joe Marsala · Joe… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • SOUTHERN COMFORT JOE MARSALA SEPTET · ADELE GIRARD · Chuck Wayne · Joe Marsala · Joe… · 1945 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Adele Girard play?

Adele Girard is known for playing harp.

When and where was Adele Girard born?

Adele Girard was born 25 June 1913 in Holyoke.

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