Alfie Noakes

Canadian jazz trumpet player and vocalist of the 1930's Big Band era born 26 June 1903 in Toronto, Canada died 27 February 1982 in Christchurch, England). Played professionally, starting at age 10, with several dance bands in Toronto. From 1924-1926, he toured England and recorded as part of The New Princes Toronto Band. He stayed in England and became one of the leading trumpeters of the British big band era.