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Louis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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he was sent to reform school.
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begins professional career as a cornet player.
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replaces Joe Oliver in the Kid Ory Band.
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joins Oliver's Creol Jazz Band In Chicago.
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his mom, Mayann, died in Chicago.
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returns home to preform.
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first autobiography was published: Swing That Music.
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moves to Corona, Queens, New York City.
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Louis dies.