* Mar 4, 1895 New Orleans La.
† Sep 21, 1965

As a brass band musician he played with: Camelia, Chris Kelly, Brass Band

Worked in the district before 1917. In 1914 at Anderson's with Tom Brown's trio. Between 1917-1922 he played with the Camelia Orchestra and Brass Band. In the mid-20's he played with musicians as Chris Kelly, Louis Dumaine, Buddy Petit, Lee Collins and Henry "Kid" Rena. During the Depression he played in the WPA Brass band and the ERA Orchestra. During the 50's he played with his own band.16

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