Norman Mason (2)

Early jazz clarinetist, alto saxophonist, and trumpet player, born 1895 in Miami, Florida. Grew up in the Bahamas, returned to the US and at 18 began touring with the Rabbit Foot Minstrel Show. Joined Fate Marable in New Orleans c. 1919, again working with Marable in 1927-1933. Based in St. Louis during 1930s, then moved to Chicago, began specilising on clarinet. Played in St. Louis in early 1950s, then started long association with Singleton Palmer. Suffered a stroke in 1969. Brother of trumpet player Henry Mason (2).