Larry Shields
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Clarinetists · 1893–1953

Larry Shields

American jazz musician (1893-1953)

Born
13 September 1893
New Orleans
Died
1953
Los Angeles
Country
United States

Biography

Larry Shields was a jazz musician who played clarinet. Larry Shields was born on 13 September 1893 in New Orleans and died in 1953 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Lawrence James Shields (September 13, 1893 – November 21, 1953) was an early American dixieland jazz clarinetist. He was a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first jazz band to record commercially.

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Member of

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Dirty Rag Sharkey Bonano with Brownlee's Orch. of New Orleans · Sields ·… archive.org ↗
  • Peculiar Sharkey Bonano with Brownlee's Orch. of New Orleans · Shields ·… archive.org ↗
  • FIDGETY FEET THE DUTCH SWING COLLEGE ORCHESTRA · Peter Schilperoort · Kees van… archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Larry Shields play?

Larry Shields is known for playing clarinet.

When and where was Larry Shields born?

Larry Shields was born 13 September 1893 in New Orleans.

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