Creole George Guesnon (May 25, 1907, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 6, 1968, New Orleans) was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and singer. When he was twelve years old, Guesnon bought a ukulele under the influence of an uncle who played guitar. After completing school, he worked for his father, who was a plasterer. At twenty, he began substituting for banjoist at a cabaret. He received banjo lessons from and then took his spot in the Papa Celestin band. Soon after, he took Danny Barker's place in the band. He worked in Sam Morgan's band from 1930–35, then played briefly in Monroe, Louisiana with 's Californians.