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George "Kid Sheik" Cola

tr, 1908-1996 US
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. George Colar

American jazz trumpeter. Born: September 15, 1908 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died: November 07, 1996 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Started playing blues piano c. 1920, took up trumpet inspired by Wooden Joe Nicholas and Chris Kelly for whom he sat in from time to time. Played second trumpet with Buddy Petit. Marched with Kid René's band (1930s) and the Eureka Brass Band (since 1952). Still blowing strong in New Orleans in 1970. His 'Gin Mill Blues' is a nice 'fish fries' boogie (from "Deep South Piano" by Karl Gert zur Heide)

     
Instruments
  • Trumpet
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Folk
  • World
  • Spoken Word

Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Far Across The RiverGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola - Paul Barnes - Earl Humphrey - Lars Edegran - Chester Zardis - Barry Martyn1997Album
In Cleveland And BostonGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola1994Album
My Dreams Are Getting Better All The TimeGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola And Sadie Goodson Cola1986Album
Kid Sheik In EnglandGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola1986Album
Sheik's SwingstersGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola1982Album
I'Ll Meet You When Schooldaytime Is OverThe Jeggpap New Orleans Jazz Band With George "Kid Sheik" Cola1976Album
In The GrooveGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola, Cap'N John Handy With Barry Martyn's Band1966Album
We Three KingsKid Thomas Valentine - Emanuel Paul - George "Kid Sheik" Cola1964Album
Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout The Morgan BandGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola, Cap'N John Handy & Barry Martyn's BandAlbum
Kid Sheik Plays Blues And StandardsGeorge "Kid Sheik" ColaAlbum
New Orleans StompersGeorge "Kid Sheik" Cola, Jim RobinsonAlbum
... In EnglandGeorge "Kid Sheik" ColaAlbum
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