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Red Nichols (Arthur “Red” Nichols)

Born: May 8, 1905, Ogden, United States

Occupation: American jazz cornetist and bandleader

Overview

Red Nichols was a prominent jazz cornetist and a leading figure in the 1920s American jazz scene. He formed and led Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, a band that featured many notable players of the era. His work helped shape ensemble playing in early jazz, and he became a public figure through recordings, radio performances, and later the 1959 film about his life, The Five Pennies, starring Danny Kaye.

News and public activity

As Nichols passed away in the mid-20th century, there is no ongoing news coverage or fresh public activity associated with him. Current public interest centers on historical retrospectives, archival releases, and scholarly writings about 1920s jazz and the Five Pennies era.

Social media and online profiles

There are no official, verified social media accounts for Red Nichols. Public information about him is maintained primarily through historical reference works and public databases. Common online references include encyclopedic entries and music catalogues documenting his recordings and credits.

Legacy and notable facts

• Birth: May 8, 1905, Ogden, Utah, United States
• Role: Jazz cornetist, bandleader
• Key project: Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, a prominent 1920s ensemble
• Cultural reference: The 1959 film The Five Pennies, inspired by his life and music

Selected references

Public reference pages discuss Red Nichols in music history and film contexts. For authoritative information, consult widely available sources such as encyclopedic entries and discography records. Notable public references include pages dedicated to Red Nichols and his work in jazz history, as well as the film The Five Pennies.