* Apr 30, 1887 LaPlace, La.
† 1959 Lafayette, La.

As a brass band musician he played with: Henry Allen Brass Band

He made his jazz debut in New Orleans in 1913, coming from hometown with friend, Edward "Kid" Ory. He became leader same year at 101 Ranch and studied with Lorenzo Tio jr. He left New Orleans for Chicago in 1917, led band at Deluxe Café, 1917-19. After brief tour in vaudeville returned to Louisiana. He retired from music in 1944.16

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