Jeanette Kimball

Born in Pass Christian, Mississippi, Kimball came from a family with French Creole roots and was the niece of blues pianist Isadore "Tuts" Washington.

[3] At seven, she began playing the piano; as a teenager, she performed as a professional musician with classical string formations, then on the field of jazz.

In 1929, she married the banjo- and guitar player Narvin Kimball, who also belonged to Papa Celestin's band.

In addition, she served as organist and choir director at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

In the field of jazz, Kimball worked between 1953 and 1991 with 72 recording sessions, among others with Alvin Alcorn, Paul Barbarin, Papa Celestin, Punch Miller and Johnny St.