Louis Nelson Delisle
American jazz musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Big Eye" Louis Nelson Delisle (January 28, 1885 ā August 20, 1949)[1] was an American early twentieth-century Dixieland jazz clarinetist in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.[1] He also played double bass, banjo, and accordion.
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Birth name | Louis Nelson Delisle |
Also known as | "Big Eye" |
Born | (1885-01-28)January 28, 1885 |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | July 20, 1949(1949-07-20) (aged 64) |
Genres | Dixieland, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet |
Years active | 1910s ā 1940s |
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