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Trumpeters · 1916–1956

Johnny Claes

Belgian racing driver

Born
11 August 1916
London
Died
3 February 1956
Brussels metropolitan area
Country
United Kingdom

Biography

Johnny Claes was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Johnny Claes was born on 11 August 1916 in London and died on 3 February 1956 in Brussels metropolitan area. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Belgian National Sports Merit Award (1951).

Octave John Claes (; 11 August 1916 – 3 February 1956) was a British-born racing driver who competed for Belgium. Before his fame as a racing driver, Claes was also a jazz trumpeter and successful bandleader in Britain.

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Awards

  • 1951 Belgian National Sports Merit Award

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Johnny Claes play?

Johnny Claes is known for playing trumpet.

When and where was Johnny Claes born?

Johnny Claes was born 11 August 1916 in London.

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