Al Hirt
1922 – 1999
New Orleans native Al Hirt began his career as a conservatory trained classical trumpeter, but later turned to jazz. Hirt was best known both for his pop-jazz hit “Java,” one of the best selling instrumentals song in record-industry history, and for his stature as a beloved hometown icon.
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