* Jun 15, 1891 New Orleans, La.
† Sep 30, 1962 New Orleans, La.

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

Born as: John Philip Hountha.

He was the organizer and first leader of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, but lost leadership before the band scored it's big success, because of his personality conflicts.16

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