Sweet Emma Barrett

Sweet Emma Barrett
Also known asBell Gal
Born(1897-03-25)March 25, 1897
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedJanuary 28, 1983(1983-01-28) (aged 85)
United States
GenresJazz, Dixieland
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1920s–1983
LabelsRiverside
Formerly ofPapa Celestin
Sweet Emma Barrett

"Sweet Emma" Barrett (March 25, 1897, New Orleans, Louisiana – January 28, 1983)[1] was an American self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Original Tuxedo Orchestra between 1923 and 1936,[2] first under Papa Celestin, then William Ridgely. She also worked with Armand Piron, John Robichaux, Sidney Desvigne and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

  1. ^ ""('Sweet') Emma Barrett."". The Black Perspective in Music. 11: 223. 1983 – via JSTOR.
  2. ^ "Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra". Redhotjazz.com. Retrieved 2014-07-12.

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