* Apr 23, 1895 Cut Off, La.
† Apr 19, 1944 Los Angeles, Ca.

As a brass band musician he played with: Tuxedo Brass Band

He was a brother-in-law of Paul Barbarin, Freddie Keppard.

He studied with Sidney Bechet and Lorenzo Tio jr. First real job was with Freddie Keppard in 1912 in Storyville. Led a band jointly with Buddy Petit until 1917. Also worked irregularly with Kid Ory or Papa Celestin in the district until it closed permanently. Migrated to Chicago, played with Joe Oliver, Doc Cook, Zutty Singleton and led his own band at Apex Club.16

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