 Peter Bocage with violin, 1910. Image by photographer not credited, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Peter BocagePeter Bocage Peter Bocage American jazz trumpeter and violinist (1887–1967) Peter Edwin Bocage (31 July 1887[1][2] – 3 December 1967) was an American jazz trumpeter and violinist. This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2019) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Peter Bocage Peter Bocage in 1910 Background information Birth name Peter Edwin Bocage Born (1887-07-31)July 31, 1887 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died December 3, 1967(1967-12-03) (aged 80) New Orleans Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Trumpet, violin Formerly of Onward Brass Band, Excelsior Brass Band Close Career At 21, he played violin as the leader of a ragtime band, the Superior Orchestra, which included Bunk Johnson. He played trumpet in the Tuxedo Orchestra, the Onward Brass Band, and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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