Alton Purnell

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🎂 Alton Purnell - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Alton Purnell is 113 years, 7 months and 5 days old. Alton Purnell will celebrate 114rd birthday on a Wednesday 16th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Alton Purnell upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Alton Purnell’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Alton Purnell was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

About

Jazz artist known for performing Dixieland jazz and as a member of George Lewis' Ragtime Band.

Before Fame

He began playing piano as a professional in 1928 in New Orleans.

Trivia

He worked with Ed Garland and Buddy Johnson after becoming a fixture at the South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club in Gardena, California, during the 1970s and 1980s.

Family Life

He was born in New Orleans, but moved to Los Angeles in 1957. He would die in Inglewood, California.

Associated With

His move to Los Angeles put him in touch with numerous other jazz musicians, including Teddy Buckner.

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