Adolphe Paul Barbarin (May 5, 1899 – February 17, 1969) was a jazz drummer from New Orleans. Barbarin grew up in New Orleans in a family of musicians, including his father, three of his brothers, and his nephew (Danny Barker). He was a member of the Silver Leaf Orchestra and the Young Olympia Band. He moved to Chicago in 1917 and worked with Freddie Keppard and Jimmie Noone. From 1925–1927, he was a member of King Oliver's band. During the following year, he moved to New York City and played in Luis Russell's band for about four years. He left Russell and worked as a freel… read more
Adolphe Paul Barbarin (May 5, 1899 – February 17, 1969) was a jazz drummer from New Orleans. Barbarin grew up in New Orleans in a family of musicians, including his father, three of his brothers, and his nephew (Danny Barker). He was a member of the Silver Leaf Orchestra and the Young Olympia… read more
Adolphe Paul Barbarin (May 5, 1899 – February 17, 1969) was a jazz drummer from New Orleans. Barbarin grew up in New Orleans in a family of musicians, including his father, three of his brothers, and his nephew (Danny Barker). He was a member of the Silver Leaf Orchestra and the Young Olympia Band. He moved to Chicago in 1917 and worked with Freddie Keppard and J… read more