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Cornet
Jordan Hirsch
The cornet was a part of early klezmer bands. It is a very flexible instrument in a klezmer band, playing lead, counter-lines and rhythmic licks.
Klezmer cornet players in the late 19th and earlier 20th centuries included:
USA Alex Fidel, Joseph Hoffman
Klezmer cornet players in the later 20th century and today include:
USA Jordan Hirsch (also trumpet)
Doyne played by Alex Fidel, c1916
Improvisation with piano accompaniment
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