Leon Rappolo

Leon Joseph Roppolo (March 16, 1902 – October 5, 1943) was an American early jazz clarinetist, best known for his playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. He also played saxophone and guitar.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 16, 1902 (Lutcher), Died October 5, 1943 (New Orleans)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, songwriter

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Brunswick	E6806-E6807	10-in.	11/18/1927	Farewell blues	Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Brunswick	C1422-C1423	10-in.	1/10/1928	Milenberg joys	Husk O'Hare's Wolverines	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rappolo, Leon," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109945.

Rappolo, Leon. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109945.

"Rappolo, Leon." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.