* Ca 1898 New Orleans, La.
† 1931 New Orleans, La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Imperial, Onward Brass Band

He played trombone with the Onward Brass Band in early 20's and was the banjo player with Sam Morgan until 1925. Worked in late 20's with Chris Kelly, Magnolia Orchestra and Eddie Jackson.16

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