Jimmie Noone was a distinguished figure in the early history of jazz music, celebrated for his virtuosic clarinet playing and his influence on the development of the Chicago jazz style. Born on April 23, 1895, in Cut Off, Louisiana, Noone moved to New Orleans as a child, where he was exposed to the burgeoning jazz scene. After honing his craft under the tutelage of renowned clarinetist Lorenzo Tio Jr., Noone migrated to Chicago in the 1910s, a move that would cement his status as one of the premier clarinetists of his era.

Noone’s career soared through the 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by his leadership of the Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra, a group highly respected for its tight musicianship and stylistic innovations. With a repertoire encompassing originals and jazz standards, Noone left behind a discography that has been meticulously preserved and celebrated in works such as "The Complete Jimmie Noone (1923-29), Vol. 1". His recordings from this period, including classics such as "Sweet Lorraine," have been noted for their sophisticated arrangements and Noone's smooth, lyrical playing style. He continued to perform until his untimely death on April 19, 1944, leaving an indelible legacy on the jazz world. Posthumous releases like "The King of the Clarinet (Remastered)" and "The Apex of Jazz Clarinet" have served to commemorate and keep alive the elegant artistry of Jimmie Noone for new generations of jazz enthusiasts.

Genres

Jazz Clarinet

New Orleans Jazz

Latest Release

Forevermore

Jimmie Noone

Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 29, 2024