Omer Simeon

Omer Simeon
Simeon circa 1947
Simeon circa 1947
Background information
Birth nameOmer Victor Simeon
Born(1902-07-21)July 21, 1902
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1959(1959-09-17) (aged 57)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentClarinet
Years active1920–1950s

Omer Victor Simeon (July 21, 1902 – September 17, 1959)[1] was an American jazz clarinetist. He also played soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone and bass clarinet.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 364. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.