Nichols Red Vedic birth chart profile
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Nichols Red

★ May 8, 1905 · Ogden, Utah
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Entertain/MusicCareer - dkscoreDestiny Number 2Soul Number 22Personality Number 5Kabbalah Number 1Poor HealthParalysis
Biography

Who is Nichols Red?

American jazz cornettist, composer, and jazz bandleader, who recorded in a wide variety of musical styles. Musicians who played for a time in his bands included Miff Mole (trombone), Jimmy Dorsey (alto sax and clarinet), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Glenn Miller (trombone), Jack Teagarden (trombone), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet), Joe Venuti (violin), Eddie Lang (banjo and guitar), and Gene Krupa (drums). The 1959 Hollywood bio film "The Five Pennies," starring Danny Kaye as Red Nichols, was very loosely based on Nichols career. Nichols played his own cornet parts for the film, but did not appear on screen. He died at the Mint Hotel in Las Vegas on 28 June 1965 after suffering from paralyzing chest pains. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Nichols Red (Red Nichols) – Public Profile

Birth: May 8, 1905, Ogden, United States

Overview

Red Nichols was an American jazz cornetist and bandleader who became a prominent figure of the Jazz Age. He is best known for leading Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, a Dixieland-influenced group that achieved popularity in the 1920s and helped shape early Chicago and New York jazz scenes.

Career highlights

  • Led the ensemble Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, a well-known group associated with early jazz and Dixieland)
  • Played a significant role in 1920s jazz recording and performance circuits, contributing to the era’s evolving sound
  • His life and music inspired popular culture, including a Hollywood biographical portrayal in later years

News and milestones

  • 1920s–1930s: Major activity as a jazz performer and bandleader, with albums and performances that circulated widely in the era
  • 1959: The Five Pennies, a biographical film about his life, brought renewed public attention to his career (Danny Kaye portrayed a fictionalized version of Red Nichols in the movie)

Recent projects

As a historical figure, there are no new projects attributed to Red Nichols. Contemporary engagement centers on archival releases, reissues, and scholarly retrospectives of his recordings and influence.

Social media

There are no official, verified social media accounts for Red Nichols. Any current pages are typically fan-run or archival in nature. For reliable information, consult established jazz history sites, library archives, and discography resources.

Additional information

  • Associated with the early jazz and Dixieland traditions and influence on subsequent generations of brass players
  • His work is documented in historical discographies and music history references

Where to learn more

  • Wikipedia: Red Nichols
  • Discogs: Red Nichols discography
  • Jazz history archives and public library collections
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What do Nichols Red's numerology numbers say?

Nichols Red's core numbers are Destiny 2, Soul Urge 22, Personality 5, Kabbalah Number 1.

◎Destiny
2

Chaldean Destiny 2 indicates success through cooperation and harmony. It supports mediation, supportive leadership, and partnership-based growth.

❖Soul Urge
22

Chaldean Soul 22 desires to build something lasting. It seeks disciplined execution of a big vision with practical steps.

◇Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1965
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 28 June 1965
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