Nappy Lamare

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Nappy Lamare (born June 14, 1907 in New Orleans as Hilton Napoleon Lamare , † May 8, 1988 in Santa Clarita ) was an American jazz musician ( banjo , guitar , vocals ).

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Lamare began his musical career in New Orleans with the Midnight Serenaders , but also worked with Monk Hazel , Johnny Wiggs , Sharkey Bonano and Ray Bauduc . Lamare is probably best known for his work with the band of Ben Pollack (between 1930-1935) and with the band of Bob Crosby (1935-1943). He then played with Julia Lee , with whom he had a hit in the R&B charts in 1947 with "Gotta Gimme Whatcha Out", # 3) . In 1947 he became a partner in Club 47 in Los Angeles , and in 1948 he worked for Johnny Dodds . In 1950 Lamare had a TV show with his band, the Straw Hat Strutters , and then toured with the band for five years. He then led the Riverboat Dandies with Ray Bauduc . After a car accident in the 1960s, he had to take a break from work but remained active. He toured with The World's Greatest Jazz Band in the 1970s and came to Europe with Bob Crosby. Lamare died in Newhall , a suburb of Santa Clarita .

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SURNAME Lamare, nappy
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lamare, Hilton Napoleon (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American jazz musician (banjo, guitar, vocals)
DATE OF BIRTH June 14, 1907
PLACE OF BIRTH New Orleans
DATE OF DEATH May 8, 1988
Place of death Santa Clarita