Albert Nicholas

Clarinet Player

Birthday May 27, 1900

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Louisiana

DEATH DATE Sep 3, 1973 (73)

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About

Jazz clarinet player who played with Louis Armstrong in the New Orleans jazz scene in the early 20s.

Before Fame

He began his career playing in New Orleans with Buddy Petit.

Trivia

He moved to France in 1953, where he remained for the better part of his life.

Family Life

The trumpeter, Wooden Joe Nichols was his uncle.

Associated With

He played with Art Hodes in the 1940s.