* May 9, 1899 Algiers, La.
† Jun 3, 1964 New Orleans, La.

Instrument: snare drum

As a brass band musician he played with: Henry Allen, Eureka, Excelsior, Kid Howard, George Williams Brass Band

Youngest brother of: Ramos and Nathaniel "Bébé".

Bill made his debut in 1917 with the Excelsior Brass Band and in the dance orchestra of Jack Williams. he took up trombone in the early 20's and studied with Vic Gaspard. Toured with Jelly Roll Morton and went back to Desvigne on the steamship Island Queen. In 1927, again in New Orleans, he played with Ridgley's section of the Original Tuxedo Orchestra and recorded with Papa Celestin.16

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