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Sweet Emma Barrett | |
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Also known as | Bell Gal |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | March 25, 1897
Died | January 28, 1983 United States | (aged 85)
Genres | Jazz, Dixieland |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1920s–1983 |
Labels | Riverside |
Formerly of | Papa Celestin |
"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.