Blow That Trumpet, Al Hirt

🎺 BLOW THAT TRUMPET, AL HIRT 🎺 “Blow That Trumpet, Al Hirt” is a heartfelt musical tribute to one of New Orleans’ most unforgettable musicians — the legendary trumpeter Al Hirt, whose powerful horn helped carry the sound of the Crescent City around the world. From discovering the trumpet as a young boy, through the bands, highways, bright stages, and years of performing, Al Hirt built a sound that was unmistakably his own — big, bold, joyful, and forever connected to New Orleans. This song celebrates that journey and remembers the golden trumpet that brought so much life to the music. From the excitement of “Java” to those wonderful New Orleans jazz performances, Al Hirt left behind more than recordings. He left behind a sound that still seems to echo through the French Quarter whenever a trumpet begins to play. Though Al passed away in 1999, the music lives on. So turn it up, remember the great days of New Orleans jazz, and imagine that golden horn sounding once again... Blow that trumpet, Al Hirt, Let that New Orleans music roll. 🎺 May the music and musicians who helped make New Orleans such a special place never be forgotten. Song & Lyrics by Ed Pichon A musical tribute to Al Hirt (1922–1999) 🎺 If you enjoyed this tribute, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more original music celebrating faith, Louisiana, New Orleans, and the people and memories we cherish. 📝 Lyric Footnote: Yes, we know the French Quarter doesn’t have hills! 😊 The phrase “rolling through the Quarter hills” slipped into the original recording. The intended thought was Al Hirt’s unmistakable trumpet sound rolling through the streets of the French Quarter. Rather than change a recording we loved, we decided to leave it just as it was and simply share this little correction with you.