Percy Humphrey

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Percy Gaston Humphrey (1905-1995) was a jazz trumpet player and bandleader in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to his jazz band, for years he was leader of the Eureka Brass Band. He regularly played at Preservation Hall from the early 1960s until shortly before his death.

Percy Humphrey was the son of clarinetist Willie Eli Humphrey, and younger brother of clarinetist Willie Humphrey and trombonist Earl Humphrey. He also led Percy Humphrey and His Crescent City Joymakers.