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Born: December 27, 1889 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 10 's, 20 's, 30 's, 40 's
Died: July 07, 1949 in New Orleans, LA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Due to the difference of opinion between his followers (who claimed he was a brilliant stylist) and his detractors (who felt that his playing was worthless), Bunk Johnson was a controversial figure in the mid-'40s, when he made a most unlikely comeba ...More >>

Discography: 2002 Saints Go Marching In 1952 Bunk Johnson Talking 1948 Last Testament of a Great Jazzman More >>

Similar Artists: Louis Armstrong King Oliver Doc Cheatham Bobby Hackett Kid Shots Madison More >>

Influenced By: Buddy Bolden More >> Followers: Boilermaker Jazz Band Tommy Ladnier Henry "Red" Allen King Oliver Lizzie Miles More >>

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