King Oliver

1881–1938 (age 57)

Jazz Musician

About King Oliver

King Oliver (1881–1938) lived to age 57. They were a jazz musician. Born in New Orleans, they died in Savannah. They are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in New York.

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