Albert Burbank
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Albert Burbank (March 25, 1902—August 25, 1976) was an American jazz clarinet player.
Born in New Orleans Albert Burbank was taught clarinet by Lorenzo Tio, one of that cities most famous clarinet players. He stayed in the New Orleans area throughout the 1920s playing wherever his services were needed. During the thirties, he worked with Kid Milton's band but was drafted to the US navy during World War II. Upon demobilization, he worked internationally with the bands of Paul Barbarin and Kid Ory but returned to New Orleans where he played with with several of the well-known jazz and brass bands in the city. He was regularly seen at Preservation Hall and toured Australia with a band made up from Preservation Hall musicians. In 1975, he suffered a stroke but continued playing until his death on 15th August 1976. He recorded with Kid Ory on Storyville and with trombonist, Bill Matthews on Southland.
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| NAME | Burbank, Albert |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American jazz clarinet player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 25, 1902 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 25, 1976 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
