Upon demobilization, he worked internationally with the bands of Paul Barbarin and Kid Ory, later returning to New Orleans where he played with several of the well-known jazz and brass bands in the city. He was regularly seen at Preservation Hall and toured Australia with a band made up of Preservation Hall musicians.
After demobilization, he collaborated internationally with the bands led by Paul Barbarin and Kid Ory; subsequently, he returned to New Orleans where he performed with various well-known jazz and brass ensembles. He was often spotted at Preservation Hall and toured Australia with a band made up of musicians from Preservation Hall.