Wooden Joe Nicholas

Trumpet Player

Birthday September 23, 1883

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Louisiana

DEATH DATE Nov 17, 1957 (74)

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Numerology: 7

About

American jazz trumpet player and cornetist remembered for his work with the Camelia Brass Band and for his playing on songs like Shake It and Break It.

Before Fame

He began his career as a clarinetist and performed with various brass bands in New Orleans.

Trivia

His playing was not recorded until 1945, when he was already 62 years old.

Family Life

His nephew is clarinetist Albert Nicholas.

Associated With

He cited Buddy Bolden, who he knew personally, as a primary influence on his cornet playing.