| King Oliver was born in Louisiana
in 1885 and was raised in New Orleans. His first instrument was the trombone,
then he switched to the cornet. His early work was in the Melrose Band
and Walter Kinchin's Band. During adolescence, he permanently lost the
sight in one eye due to an accident. During the years 1908-17, Oliver worked
parades, gigs, and occasional tours with various brass bands including:
the Olympia, the Onward, the Magnolia, the Eagle, the Original Superior,
and Allen's. He also worked as a sideman for Kid Ory at Pete Lala's and
later led his own band there. |
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