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William Ridgley

American jazz trombonist. Played with : "Silver Leaf Orchestra", "Original Tuxedo Band" (co-founded with "Papa" Celestin), retired from music scene in 1936. Nickname : "Bebé". Born : January 15, 1882 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died : May 28, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana.