Paul Mares
American trumpet player and bandleader
Born
1900
126 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Played trumpet and led orchestras during the Chicago jazz scene in the 1920s. Co-founded the famous New Orleans Rhythm Kings, contributing to the popularization of jazz music. Recorded numerous tracks that showcased unique trumpet techniques and arrangements. Influenced many musicians in the jazz genre until his passing in 1949.
Co-founded the New Orleans Rhythm Kings
Recorded significant jazz tracks in the 1920s
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