Harry Shields

Harry Shields (June 30, 1899 – January 19, 1971) was an early jazz clarinetist.

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Harry Shields was born in uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, the younger brother of noted clarinetist Larry Shields. Harry spent almost his whole career in New Orleans. He played with the bands of Norman Brownlee, Sharkey Bonano, Tom Brown, Johnny Wiggs, and others. Many fellow musicians regarded Harry as superior to his more famous brother, Larry. Johnny Wiggs commented that Harry Shields was the only clarinetist he'd heard who could always play the right note without fail.

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June 30: June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining, and the last day of June....

1899: 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar)....

January 19: January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 346 days remaining (347 in leap years)....

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