He was mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, It was my ambition to play as he did. I still think that if it had not been for Joe Oliver, Jazz would not be what it is today.”. a pioneer of what would become known as the Harmon trumpet mute, Joe “King” Oliver was a key figure in the first period of jazz history..
He was mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, It was my ambition to play as he did. I still think that if it had not been for Joe Oliver, Jazz would not be what it is today.”. a pioneer of what would become known as the Harmon trumpet mute, Joe “King” Oliver was a key figure in the first period of jazz history..