Jack Pettis

American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist (born 10 feb 1902, Ehrmandale, Vigo County, Indiana - died 24 aug 1963, Oklahoma City, OK). Pettis was a member of Friar's Society Orchestra, which first recorded in 1922, and was renamed New Orleans Rhythm Kings in 1923. Joined Ben Bernie's orchestra in 1924, from 1926 a number or record as a leader, some issued under pseudonyms. Continued performing into the 1930s.