bj, g, 1890-1966 US, New Orleans
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. John Alexander St. Cyr
Johnny St. Cyr (April 17, 1890 – June 17, 1966) was an American jazz banjoist and guitarist.St. Cyr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before moving to Chicago in 1923, he played for several leading New Orleans bands. He is most commonly remembered as a member of Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven bands. He also played with Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers. He composed the popular standard Oriental Strut, noted for its adventurous chord sequence.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Johnny St. Cyr | Johnny St. Cyr | 1994 | Album |
Johnny St. Cyr And His Hot Five Jazz |