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1952 - Claiborne Williams, musician, bandleader, and music teacher and native of Ascension Parish, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 83. As a young man, he worked in New Orleans for the Werlein Music Company on Canal Street, where he repaired musical instruments. He was also leader of the St. Joseph Brass Band, and was a music teacher in the nearby towns of Donaldsonville. Notable pupils of Williams were trombone player, Louis Nelson, and Oscar "Papa" Celestin. Members of the Claiborne Williams band included famed Dave Bartholomew, "Papa" John Joseph, Richard Jones, and Walter Lewis. |