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Born: May 11, 1885 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 10 's, 20 's, 30 's
Died: April 08, 1938 in Savannah, GA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Joe "King" Oliver was one of the great New Orleans legends, an early giant whose legacy is only partly on records. In 1923, he led one of the classic New Orleans jazz bands, the last significant group to emphasize collective improvisation over solos, ...More >>

Discography: Immortal King Oliver More >>

Member Of: Onward Brass Band More >> Similar Artists: Bix Beiderbecke Clarence Williams Jelly Roll Morton Jimmy McPartland Louis Armstrong More >>

Influenced By: Bunk Johnson Mike Walbridge Frank Guarente More >> Followers: Tommy Ladnier Wilbur DeParis Henry "Red" Allen The New Orleans Feetwarmers Muggsy Spanier More >>

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