Larry Shields
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For the American athlete, see Lawrence Shields.
Lawrence James Shields (September 13, 1893 – November 21, 1953) was an early American dixieland jazz clarinetist. He was a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first jazz band to record commercially.
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Birth name | Lawrence James Shields |
Born | (1893-09-13)September 13, 1893 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | November 21, 1953(1953-11-21) (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet |
Formerly of | Original Dixieland Jazz Band |
Relatives | Harry Shields (brother) |
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