Jake Graffagnino

American music store and record label owner, and trumpeter from Louisiana Graffagnino opened Jake's Music Shop in Opelousas, Louisiana, in July 1952, after he returned home from the military where played trumpet with Air Force bands. He also played trumpet for numerous big bands and local area bands. His short-lived, often overlooked studio and record labels (Carl, High-Up Records, and Jag) provided a springboard for several Opelousas area artists, including rhythm-and-blues/zydeco musician Rockin' Sidney and swamp pop musician Rod Bernard. For his publishing company, see Jake-Carl Publ. Born: circa 1924 in Louisiana, USA Died: 24 December 2006 in Opelousas, Louisiana, USA (age 82)