* Mar 7, 1888 New Orleans La.
† Jan 19, 1969 New Orleans La.

He was the Grand Marshall of the Eureka Brass Band

He was of course first the driving bass man of Bunk Johnson and George Lewis bands through the 40's and 50's.16

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