King Oliver

Not to be confused with Oliver King (disambiguation).
Joe "King" Oliver
Oliver, c. 1915.
Background information
Also known asKing Oliver
Born
Joseph Nathan Oliver

(1881-12-19)December 19, 1881
Aben, Louisiana, U.S.
Diedc. April 10, 1938(1938-04-10) (aged 56)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBandleader
InstrumentCornet
Years active1907−1937
Formerly of
  • Kid Ory
  • Creole Jazz Band
  • Lawrence Duhé
  • King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band
  • King Oliver and his Dixie Syncopators

Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881 – c. April 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."

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