* May 28, 1877 New Orleans, La.
† Oct 9, 1948 New Orleans, La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Johnny Fischer's, Reliance Brass Band

He was known as Johnny Fischer and was one of the prominent turn-of-the-century brass band and dance band leaders. He also worked with the Brunies and with Anton Lada. He played with the Original New Orleans Jazz Band in 1916

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