King Oliver was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, Jazz would not be what it is today."
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At the time, jazz was extremely popular, and that's what King Oliver did, jazz. King Oliver was so good at it that almost every african american listened to him, and it told african americans that they should not worry about what they like. He inspired Louis Armstrong to do the same thing.