Mel Stitzel, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Mel Stitzel

German musician

Date of Birth: 09-Jan-1902

Date of Death: 31-Dec-1952

Profession: pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Mel Stitzel (9 January 1902 - 31 December 1952) was a German-born pianist best known for his work with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, a leading jazz band of the early 1920s.
The leading members of the group including cornetist Paul Mares, trombonist George Brunies and clarinet player Leon Roppolo were school friends from New Orleans who recruited others such as Stitzel and drummer Gene Krupa to join their band.
Stitzel also played with The Bucktown Five in the early 1920s.