Trombonist and bandleader Eddie Morris was born in New Orleans (Algiers) on July 19, 1894. Morris worked with Punch Miller, Kid Rena and Buddy Petit in the 1920's and 30's. and later with Gibson Brass Band, and the Eddie Morris Serenaders. He was back with Punch Miller regularly from 1956 onward. See Eddie Morris discography.
1894
Trad jazz musician (violin, string bass, tuba) Sidney "Little Jim" Brown was born on Deer Range Plantation (Plaquemines Parish) on July 19, 1894. Brown played with bands led by Isaiah and Sam Morgan, Chris Kelly, Oscar "Papa" Celestin, and others. He appeared on recordings with Celestin, Sam Morgan’s Jazz Band, Bunk Johnson, George Lewis, and others. His uncle was trombonist Jim Robinson. Brown died in November 1968 at the age of 74. See Sidney Brown discography. Check out George Lewis (clarinet) and Sidney Brown (tuba) on the 1943 recording "Two Jim Blues".
1940
New Orleans gut-bucket bluesman Little Freddie King was born (Fread Eugene Martin) in McComb, MS on July 19, 1940. Read more here and here. See Little Freddie King discography. See official web site at LittleFreddieKing.com. Watch Little Freddie King videos on YouTube.
1957
Pianist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter John Autin was born in New Orleans on July 19, 1957. John is co-founder of Rabadash Records.
1969
"Hook and Sling - Part 1" (Scram 117) by Eddie Bo entered the R&B Chart on July 19, 1969. The tune, Bo's only solo chart entry, peaked at the #13 position. The song was produced and co-written by Scram Records owner Al Scramuzza (aka "The Crawfish King of New Orleans").
1988
Trumpet legend Al Hirt appeared on NBC TV's "Late Night with David Letterman" on July 19, 1988. Al appeared in a "Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killers" segment, and later played a bit of his million selling (and Grammy winning) hit "Java". Watch the video here.
2011
Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Del McCoury Band were musical guests on CBS TV's "Late Show with David Letterman" on July 19, 2011. They performed the gospel hymn "I'll Fly Away". The PHJB lineup included Clint Maedgen, Freddie Lonzo, Charlie Gabriel, Mark Braud, Ben Jaffe, Joe Lastie Jr. and Rickie Monie. Watch the video here.
