Sweet Emma Barrett

Sweet Emma Barrett
Also known asBell Gal
Born(1897-03-25)March 25, 1897
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedJanuary 28, 1983(1983-01-28) (aged 85)
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
GenresJazz, Dixieland
OccupationsSinger, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1920s–1983
LabelRiverside
Formerly ofPapa Celestin

"Sweet Emma" Barrett (March 25, 1897 – January 28, 1983) was an American self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Original Tuxedo Orchestra between 1923 and 1936, first under Papa Celestin, then William Ridgely. She also worked with Armand Piron, John Robichaux, Sidney Desvigne and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

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