Paul Mares

American trumpet player and bandleader

Paul Mares - American trumpet player and bandleader
Born

1900
125 years ago

Died

August 18th, 1949
75 years ago — 49 years old

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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