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  • Trumpet auction to benefit 'Satchmo' music fest

    November 14, 2012 10:13 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Trumpet-maker Jason Harrelson says he's donating one of the best trumpets he's ever made to benefit a festival honoring the artist who sparked his passion for the instrument - Louis Armstrong. Harrelson's specially made brass "Satchmo" trumpet has a fleur-de-lis mouthpiece and transcription of the musical score... more »
  • Statue to honor memory of Louis Prima

    November 13, 2010 11:11 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - The memory of New Orleans-born singer, bandleader and trumpet player Louis Prima (PREE' mah) will be honored next month on Bourbon Street with the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue. The ceremony is set for December 4th, three days before the 100th birthday of Prima, who died... more »
  • Boy uses musical talent to honor veterans

    November 11, 2009 7:53 PM

    A 10-year-old boy from Baton Rouge is using his musical talent to honor his great-grandfather on Veterans Day. Xavier Michell has only been playing the trumpet for a year. He takes lessons from Dr. Issac Greggs, a former Southern University band director. Xavier learned to play taps and chose... more »

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