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Leon Joseph Roppolo (* 16. März 1902 in Lutcher, Louisiana; † 5. Oktober 1943 in New Orleans), genannt Rap, auch Leon Rappolo, war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Klarinettist und -Saxophonist (Alt), bekannt als Mitglied der „New Orleans Rhythm Kings“.
Leon Joseph Roppolo (March 16, 1902 – October 5, 1943) was an American early jazz clarinetist, best known for his playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. He also played saxophone and guitar.
Leon Roppolo was a prominent early jazz clarinetist, best known for his playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings.The New Orleans Rhythm Kings were one of the hottest jazz bands of the early 1920s, and a strong influence on many later musicians, including Bix Beiderbecke, Muggsy Spanier, Mezz Mezzrow, and Benny Goodman.
Leon Roppolo was a New Orleans jazz pioneer. He was a revered clarinetist and sax player. Leon also played violin and guitar. Roppolo was a foundational figure in the history of jazz clarinet and the first jazz clarinetist to be recorded.
Overview. Leon Roppolo. (b. 1902) Quick Reference. B. Joseph Leon Roppolo, 16 March 1902, Lutcher, Louisiana, USA, d. 14 October 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. After being taught clarinet by his father, Roppolo began playing in bands ... From: Roppolo Leon in Encyclopedia of Popular Music » Subjects: Music. Reference entries. Roppolo Leon.
25. Feb. 2022 · 6. 304 views 1 year ago. Leon Roppolo, clarinet and alto sax player born in 1902 near New Orleans where then his parents of Sicilian origin moved when he was about 10 years old, learned, like...
One of the most important pioneers of New Orleans-style clarinet playing died in his adopted nation of Australia, aged 94. Leon Roppolo (frequently misspelled Rappolo) first established himself as a vital jazz voice while playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings from 1922-25.
