Alcide Patrick Nunez (March 17, 1884 – September 2, 1934), also known as Yellow Nunez and Al Nunez, was an American jazz clarinetist. He was one of the first musicians of New Orleans to make audio recordings.
Biography
Alcide Patrick Nunez was born in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. His parents were Victor Nunez and Elisa Nunez Chalaire and were of Isleño and French Creole descent respectively. The family moved to New Orleans when he was a child.
After some time playing with Tom Brown's band in Chicago, he went to New York City with Bert Kelly's band.