OCTOBER 17

1901: Birth of trumpeter Lee Collins born in uptown New Orleans.

1920: Birth of pianist, trumpeter, and arranger John Brunious, Sr. born in New Orleans.

1924: The first recording pairing Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet — Clarence Williams’ “Texas Moaner Blues.”

1927: Drummer Louis Cottrell, Sr. passes away in New Orleans at the age of 48. Played with A.J. Piron.

1964: Happy Birthday to Cowboy Mouth drummer Fred LeBlanc born in New Orleans.

1966: Happy Birthday to guitarist and vocalist Mike Darby (Irene & The Mikes) born in New Orleans.