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| 1949 - 'Big Eye Louis' Nelson, traditional jazz clarinetist, bassist and banjo player from New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day. He was born in 1885, and his real name was Louis Nelson Delisle. He was one of the all-time great jazz players. He studied under the Tio family, and worked in Storyville as a youth. He led his own 'Ninth Ward Band' and played in the 'Imperial Orchestra', 'Superior Orchestra' and 'Original Creole Orchestra'. He recorded through the forties, past his prime. He died in New Orleans. |
