ArtistInfo

Sam Lee

ts, cl, voc, *1911
Musician of Jazz and Blues

Jazz musician, born Louisiana February 1911. Moved to New Orleans in 1926 and learned to play clarinet, later adding tenor saxophone to his repertoire. By 1933 was playing in Sweet Emma's band and throughout the 30's with the Sam Morgan, Babe Ridgely and a trio featuring Buddy Charles and John Robichaux. Made his first recording in 1947 with Celestin's Tuxedo Band, and since then has recorded and played in numerous New Orleans jazz bands, most notably the Legends of Jazz and the Louisiana Shakers.

Instruments

• Tenor sax
• Clarinet
• Vocals

Genres

• Jazz
• Blues

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