Songs Written by Louis Cottrell Jr.Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Louis Albert Cottrell Jr. (March 7, 1911 – March 21, 1978) was a Louisiana Creole jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He was the son of the influential drummer Louis Cottrell, Sr., and grandfather of New Orleans jazz drummer Louis Cottrell III. As leader of the Heritage Hall Jazz Band, he performed at Carnegie Hall in 1974. == Biography == Cottrell was born into an upper-class Creole musical family in New Orleans. His father, Louis "Old Man" Cottrell, Sr., was a... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Louis Cottrell Jr. first charted in 1947 with True.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.