* 1865 (?) St. Joseph, La
† 1924 (?) early '20, New Orleans, La

As a brass band musician he played with: Bolden, Diamond Stone, Excelsior, Indiana, Onward,  Brass Band

Born as Edouard Clem

He was an almost blind, one-eyed musician. Before the Spanish-American War he played with Charlie Galloway's orchestra and a group led by Wallace Collins. Edward replaced Buddy Bolden, when Frank Duson took control of the band. He also marched sometimes with the Onward and Excelsior Brass Band.16

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16 New Orleans Jazz, family album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon