* Oct 20, 1888 New Orleans, La.
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As a brass band musician he played with: Excelsior, Melrose Brass Band

In 1907 he played with King Oliver's Melrose Brass band and with John Robichaux in 1915. He was more active as a symphonic musician.16

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