George F. Hirst

Trumpeter, born Tonyrefail, Wales, June 7, 1906. Hirst emigrated in 1921 to USA, joining Al Mitchell's orchestra c. 1925. In 1928-1929 recorded with Enoch Light's orchestra in France. After moving to Germany, he played nder Oscar Joost, Marek Weber and others and recorded as a studio musician for Ultraphon 1929-1931. In France 1931-1950 he played and recorded with Django Reinhardt, Lud Gluskin, Hubert Rostaing and others. Returning to USA to work outside music in 1950.