Al Hammett

Australian musician (saxophone) & bandleader (b. Leichhardt, NSW 8 June 1895 - d. Willoughby, NSW 26 Dec., 1970) Studied violin at Sydney Conservatorium. Later studied saxophone & clarinet. Working for JCW in 1915, then led own band at the Wentworth Hotel 1021-1922. Continued as a leader at different venues in Sydney & Melbourne 1923-1941. Music teacher at Nicholson's in 1950s. Leading band on Pacific cruise liners 1959.,