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Louis Nelson Delisle

1885–1949

United States

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"Big Eye" Louis Nelson Delisle (January 28, 1885 – August 20, 1949) was an American Dixieland jazz clarinetist in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also played double bass, banjo, and accordion.

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