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Musicians born on May 26

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Al Jolson

vocals

born 1885

Alex Garcia, THO

drums

born 1978

Andreas Hellkvist

organ, Hammond B3

born 1976

Brian Moran

guitar

born 1975

Bruno Nicolai

composer / conductor

born 1926

Colette Wickenhagen

vocals

born 1959

David Torn

guitar, electric

born 1953

David von Kampen

composer / conductor

born 1986

Denise Donatelli

vocals

Enzo Crotti

guitar, acoustic

born 1973

Faris Ishaq

flute

born 1993

Fred Tompkins

flute

born 1943

Gene DiNovi

piano

born 1928

John Carey

bass

born 1975

Jonah Parzen-Johnson

saxophone, baritone

born 1988

Jonathan Ragonese

saxophone

born 1989

Julia Huff

vocals

born 1971

Kit Downes

keyboards

born 1986

Levon Helm

drums

born 1942

Mamie Smith

vocals

born 1883

Mike Reed

drums

born 1974

Miles Davis

trumpet

born 1926

Monzell Dunlap

piano

born 1969

Moondog

composer / conductor

born 1916

Olalekan Oduntan

vocals

born 1964

Onur Aymergen

guitar

born 1880

Peggy Lee

vocals

born 1920

Rubén González

piano

born 1919

Shawn McGowan

piano

born 1993

Sivuca

accordion

born 1930

Tal Blumstein

piano

born 1990

Ziggy Elman

trumpet

born 1914

Disclaimer: Though we have checked our dates, this listing may contain erroneous information. If you discover errors or omissions, please report it to us. Thank you.

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