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Oliver

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Ol·i·ver  (l-vr), Joseph Known as "King Oliver." 1885?-1938.
American jazz musician and composer who had a great influence on the style of Louis Armstrong. His Creole Jazz Band was the first Black group to make jazz recordings.
Oliver [ˈɒlɪvə]
n
1. (Biography ) one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins See also Roland
2. (Biographies / Oliver, Isaac (?1556-1617) M, Englishnational of birth: French, ARTS AND CRAFTS: miniaturist) Isaac. ?1556-1617, English portrait miniaturist, born in France: he studied under Hilliard and worked at James I's court
3. (Biographies / Oliver, Jamie (Trevor) (1975 M, British, COOKERY: chef) Jamie (Trevor). born 1975, British chef and presenter of television cookery programmes
4. (Biographies / Oliver, Joseph (1885-1938) M, US, MUSIC: jazz cornet player) Joseph, known as King Oliver. 1885-1938, US pioneer jazz cornetist
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Noun1.Oliver - United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
Joseph Oliver, King Oliver
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Oliver [ˈɒlɪvəʳ] N → Oliverio


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