* Feb 26, 1907 Napoleonville, La.
† Aug 8, 1994

Instrument: started as a drummer, later trombone and tuba.

As a brass band musician he played with: George Williams and Onward Brass Band

He was called showboy, because he was always been ready to leave town with any circus or tent show that came along.16
He also played trombone with the Kid Thomas band.

Sources (internet):

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