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   Alois Maxwell "Al" Hirt (November 7, 1922 – April 27, 1999) was an American trumpeter and bandleader. He is best remembered for his million-selling recordings of " Java " and the accompanying album Honey in the Horn (1963), and for the theme music to The Green Hornet .

2. www.nytimes.com › 1999/04/28 › artsAl Hirt, 76, Trumpeter and Symbol of New Orleans, Dies

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   Apr 28, 1999 · Al Hirt, the portly Dixieland jazz trumpeter who was a symbol of the exuberant laissez-faire way of life of New Orleans, died yesterday at home in New Orleans. He was 76. Mr. Hirt had been...

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4. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesAl Hirt: From the US Army to the King of New Orleans Jazz

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   During his life six U.S. Presidents enjoyed the sweet sound of Al’s trumpet in person, with Harry S. Truman being the first president for whom Al played. He was a frequent guest on television shows and in 1965 he hosted his own TV show “Fanfare.”

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   Sep 11, 2019 · Alois Maxwell "Al" Hirt (November 7, 1922 – April 27, 1999) was an American trumpeter and bandleader. He is best remembered for his million-selling recordings of "Java" and the accompanying ...

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   Who was Al Hirt?

   • Al Hirt, the portly Dixieland jazz trumpeter who was a symbol of the exuberant laissez-faire way of life of New Orleans, died yesterday at home in New Orleans. He was 76. Mr. Hirt had been hospitalized until last week at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La., with liver ailments, Peggy Stegman, his personal assistant, said.

   Al Hirt, 76, Trumpeter and Symbol of New Orleans, Dies

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   How old was Al Hirt when he died?

   • Al Hirt, the legendary Dixieland trumpeter with a giant sound, died Tuesday in New Orleans at the age of 76. In a career that ranged over 50 years, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound Hirt recorded more than 50 albums, four of which went gold and one of which went platinum.

   Al Hirt; Legendary Dixieland, Pop Trumpeter Made 50-Plus Albums

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   What did Al Hirt do for a living?

   • Affectionately known as Jumbo by his friends, he was gregarious and loved New Orleans cuisine. He said his greatest accomplishment was being chosen to play for Pope John Paul II when he visited New Orleans in 1987. Al Hirt died April 27, 1999, in New Orleans, leaving a rich catalogue of music.

   Al Hirt: From the US Army to the King of New Orleans Jazz

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   Is Al Hirt part of New Orleans?

   • ''He's part of New Orleans, like Louis Armstrong,'' said the clarinetist Pete Fountain, a fellow New Orleans resident who knew and played with Mr. Hirt for 55 years. ''When you say Al Hirt, you say New Orleans. When you say New Orleans, you say Al Hirt.

   Al Hirt, 76, Trumpeter and Symbol of New Orleans, Dies

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7. www.youtube.com › watchOver The Rainbow - Al Hirt - YouTube

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   Dec 22, 2014 · 371 subscribers. Subscribed. 898. 111K views 9 years ago. The incomparable trumpet of Al Hirt with the beautiful and haunting melody from The Wizard of Oz -- Over The Rainbow. ...more.

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8. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › al-hirtAl Hirt Musician - All About Jazz

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   Oct 19, 2005 · Al Hirt was a popular trumpet player and bandleader in the 1960s, known for his Dixieland and pop music. He recorded over 50 albums, won a Grammy, and performed for millions of people worldwide.

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10. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1999-apr-28-mnAl Hirt; Legendary Dixieland, Pop Trumpeter Made 50-Plus ...

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    Apr 28, 1999 · Al Hirt, the legendary Dixieland trumpeter with a giant sound, died Tuesday in New Orleans at the age of 76. In a career that ranged over 50 years, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound Hirt recorded more...