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)
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Far Across The River | George "Kid Sheik" Cola - Paul Barnes - Earl Humphrey - Lars Edegran - Chester Zardis - Barry Martyn | 1997 | Album |
In Cleveland And Boston | George "Kid Sheik" Cola | 1994 | Album |
My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time | George "Kid Sheik" Cola And Sadie Goodson Cola | 1986 | Album |
Kid Sheik In England | George "Kid Sheik" Cola | 1986 | Album |
Sheik's Swingsters | George "Kid Sheik" Cola | 1982 | Album |
I'Ll Meet You When Schooldaytime Is Over | The Jeggpap New Orleans Jazz Band With George "Kid Sheik" Cola | 1976 | Album |
In The Groove | George "Kid Sheik" Cola, Cap'N John Handy With Barry Martyn's Band | 1966 | Album |
We Three Kings | Kid Thomas Valentine - Emanuel Paul - George "Kid Sheik" Cola | 1964 | Album |
Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout The Morgan Band | George "Kid Sheik" Cola, Cap'N John Handy & Barry Martyn's Band | Album | |
Kid Sheik Plays Blues And Standards | George "Kid Sheik" Cola | Album | |
New Orleans Stompers | George "Kid Sheik" Cola, Jim Robinson | Album | |
... In England | George "Kid Sheik" Cola | Album |