Albert "Papa" French Sr. (November 16, 1910 – September 28, 1977) was an American jazz musician, banjo player, and band leader in New Orleans.
He released the traditional jazz LP A Night At Dixieland Hall, recorded live in 1965.
It featured Jeanette Kimball on Piano, Louis Barbarin on drums (incorrectly spelled "Louise" on the LP liner notes), Steward Davis on Bass Fiddle, Joseph "Cornbread" Thomas on Clarinet and Vocals, Waldren "Frog" Joseph on Trombone, Wendell Eugene on Trombone, and the well known Alvin Alcorn on Trumpet.
French died in 1977 and was funeralized at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New Orleans.
[1] Albert's son Bob French was a successful New Orleans musician and radio host who led the Tuxedo Jazz Band for decades after the death of his father in 1977.