Irving Fazola (December 10, 1912 – March 20, 1949) was an American jazz clarinetist.
Biography
Irving Henry Prestopnik was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. After receiving the nickname "Fazola", he used it as his last name. Influenced in early life by Leon Roppolo, Fazola was playing professionally by age 15. He died of a heart attack at the age of 36 in 1949.
References
External links
- Irving Fazola recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings.