* Nov 7, 1905 Thibodaux, La.
† Sep 3, 1964 New Orleans, La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Henry "Kid" Rena Brass Band

He was the nephew of great bass drummer Clay Jiles. First job as with Chris Kelly. In 1923 he began a long run with Lawrence Toca, and worked during the depression with Kid Howard's Band and with Isaiah Morgan's Young Morgan Band. In the early 40's he worked with Papa Celestin and Kid Clayton.

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Sources (brassband history):
16 New Orleans Jazz, family album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon