| American jazz pianist (dixieland style).
Played with : Harry Shields, Sharkey Bonano, and as a solo pianist.
Armand Hug was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and spent most of his life there. When he was 13, he was playing professionally. In 1926 he joined a band led by Harry Shields, then was a member of the New Orleans Owls in 1928. He recorded for the first time in 1936, with Sharkey Bonano, though for his career he was known as a solo pianist. He played dixieland jazz in local clubs and hosted a local television show. - Wiki
Born : December 06, 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Died : March 19, 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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