Johnny St. Cyr

Johnny St. Cyr (April 17, 1890 in New Orleans, Louisiana – June 17, 1966 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz banjoist and guitarist. He is most commonly remembered as a member of Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven bands, as well as the early ensemble recordings led by Jelly Roll Morton. From 1961 until his death in 1966, St. Cyr was the bandleader of the Young Men From New Orleans, who performed at Disneyland. Interviews with J... more

Johnny St. Cyr (April 17, 1890 in New Orleans, Louisiana – June 17, 1966 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz banjoist and guitarist. He is most commonly remembered as a member of Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven bands, as well as the early ensemble recordings led by Jelly Roll Morton. From 1961 until his death in 1966, St. Cyr was the bandleader of the Young Men From New Orleans, who performed at Disneyland. Interviews with Johnny St. Cyr may be heard on the "Complete Library of Congress Recordings" of Jelly Roll Morton. less