King Oliver

Joe "King" Oliver
Joe "King" Oliver
	Oliver, c. 1915.
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Nathan Oliver
Also known as	King Oliver
Born	December 19, 1881 (other sources cite 1884 or 1885); Aben, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	April 8 or 10, 1938; Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; Dixieland;
Occupation(s)	Bandleader
Instrument(s)	Cornet
Years active	1907−1937

Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881^[1] – April 8/10, 1938) was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, Jazz would not be what it is today."^[2]

^ Some other sources cite 1884 or 1885.
^ Armstrong, Louis (2012). Satchmo: My Life In New Orleans. Ulan Press. ASIN B00AIGW6AS.

[1] Some other sources cite 1884 or 1885.

[Satchmo-2] Armstrong, Louis (2012). Satchmo: My Life In New Orleans. Ulan Press. ASIN B00AIGW6AS.

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