Paul Barnes And His Polo Players

b. 22 November 1902, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, d. 13 April 1981, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ‘Polo' Barnes was born into a musical family and began playing alto saxophone while still in his teens, later adding soprano saxophone and clarinet. He played with several prominent New Orleans bands, including that led by Papa Celestin. In the late 20s he was a member of King Oliver's band, then worked with a number of bands in New York, including Chick Webb's, before joining Jelly Roll Morton. In 1931 he was again briefly with Oliver, and during the next few years he led his own ...