Al Hirt, ’Deep River’ (Spiritual)

Al Hirt plays ’Deep River’ on ’The Ed Sullivan Show’, December 2, 1962. Al Hirt, trumpet Pee-Wee Spitelera, clarinet Jerry Hirt, trombone Al Hirt (1922-1999) was an American trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, singer, actor and impresario. He is considered one of the greatest trumpet players of all time.