* Nov 12, 1895 Algiers, La.
† 1962 Los Angeles, Ca.

As a brass band musician he played with: Kid Howard, Chris Kelly, Henry "Kid" Rena, George Lewis, Pacific, Silver Leaf, Pacific, Tulane, Tuxedo Brass Band

He was during the 20's and 30's the leading bass drummer in the marching bands. he worked with Kid Rena, Chris Kelly, George Lewis Brass Band.16

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