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* 1904 Algiers, La.
† Dec 17, 1958 New Orleans, La.
As a brass band musician he played with:
George Williams,
Happy Pals,
Tuxedo Brass Band
He played with
Oscar Papa Celestin from
1951 until Celestin's death in 1954, when he took over leadership of the band's
remnants. He played for Sidney
Desvigne on the riverboats in the early 30's and with a group included Louis
Barbarin and Emanuel Sayles.16
Sources
(internet):
Sources (brassband
history):
16 New
Orleans Jazz, family album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon
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