BAQUET, GEORGE F. Jazz clarinetist ( in New Orleans, Louisiana; in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). He came from a musical family: his father, Theogene (c1858-c1920), played clarinet professionally, taught music, and directed the local Excelsior Band of New Orleans during the years 1882-1904; his brother Achille (1885-1955) played clarinet with the Reliance Brass Band and other bands of New Orleans. George began his career about 1897 in the Lyre Club Symphony Orchestra. Thereafter...