Punch Miller

Ernest Miller aka Punch Miller or Kid Punch Miller (June 10, 1894 in Raceland, Louisiana – December 2, 1971) was a Dixieland jazz trumpeter. He was known in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was based from 1919 to 1927 when he moved Chicago. In Chicago he worked with various bands including those of Jelly Roll Morton and Tiny Parham, and appeared on a number of recordings. His lifestyle and the decline of Dixieland or New Orleans jazz led to his return to mostly doing festivals and falling out of the limelight.