Jazz Greats: King Oliver

Joseph Nathan Oliver , better known as Joe"King" Oliver (December 19, 1881 – April 10, 1938)

Jazz Cornet Player and Bandleader, King Oliver, was the Mentor and Teacher of Louis Armstrong. He died in poverty; please take a listen here and have sweet Saturday: Wawa wa, Canal street blues, Sweet like this, Dippermouth blues and Doctor Jazz

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Oliver

Background information
Birth name: Joseph Nathan       Oliver Also known as King Oliver Born: December 19, 1881 Aben, Louisiana United States Died:   April 10, 1938 (aged 56) Savannah, Georgia United States Genres: v Jazz , dixieland Occupations:  Bandleader Instruments:' Cornet Associated acts  Louis Armstrong Johnny Dodds Lawrence Duhé