October 24

1888: Birth of trombonist Harrison Brazlee born in New Orleans.

1895: Birth of blues songstress Edna Hicks born in New Orleans.

1897: Birth of guitarist and banjo player, jazz historian, and physician Edmond “Doc” Souchon born in New Orleans.

1910: Birth of brass band bass drummer George Williams born in New Orleans.

1924: Birth of drummer and session player Earl Palmer born in New Orleans.

1935: Birth of singer, musician and songwriter Li’l Millet birth McKinley James Millet born in New Orleans.

1943: Birth of accordionist and bandleader Zydeco Joe born Joseph Adam Mouton in Lafayette, LA.

1947: Birth of Coco Robicheaux born in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

1971: Happy Birthday to Rosie Ledet born Mary Roszela Bellard in Church Point, Louisiana.