* 1897 New Orleans, La
† Ca 1957 New Orleans, La.

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

He played with the Reliance Brass Band before WW I. Frequently played in groups led by the Brunies brothers and with members of the Original Dixieland Jazz band.16

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