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Piano, songwriter. Born in New Orleans, LA., March 8, 1908 and died in New Orleans, LA., March 19, 1977.
First studies under his mother and debut in the French Quarter at 13. Played with Irving Fazola and Monk
Hazel in New Orleans and also accompaning silent movies. Played also with Louis Prima and Sharkey Bonano
and with the latter his first recordings in 1936. Played for some time on boats during the 42-45 period.
Went back to New Orleans and started to play solo in hotel bars and clubs. He became well known had his own
TV-series and made numerous recordings with other groups and under his own name.[Bruyninckx]