* May 14, 1898 Bunkie , La.
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As a brass band musician he played with: Tuxedo Brass Band

Played with Tuxedo Brass Band and Maple Leaf Band in 1916. Was with John Robichaux Orchestra 1917.was also with Big Eye Louis Nelson and Steve Lewis Trio before 1920. On the riverboats with Charlie Creath, Fate Marable in the early 1920's. Than was in Chicago with Doc Cook, Carroll Dickerson, Louis Armstrong, Jimmie Noone, Dave Peyton.16

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