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Alex Bigard

1899–1978

United States

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Alexander Louis Bigard, Jr. (September 25, 1898, New Orleans – June 27, 1978, New Orleans) was an American jazz drummer. He was the brother of Barney Bigard and a cousin of Natty Dominique and A.J. Piron, and was involved for decades with the New Orleans jazz scene.

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