Captain John Handy (June 24, 1900 – January 12, 1971),[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist, who was part of the New Orleans jazz revival.
Handy was born in Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States.[1] He played clarinet in New Orleans bands in the 1920s, and led the Louisiana Shakers.[2] He switched to alto saxophone in 1928.[2] During the 1960s, he played with Kid Sheik Cola and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and recorded for GHB, RCA, and Jazz Crusade.[2]
Handy was interviewed several times for the Hogan Jazz ArchiveatTulane University, New Orleans, including December 4, 1958 by Richard Allen; December 15, 1958; and November 21, 1963.
Handy died in New York in January 1971, at the age of 70.[3]