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Johnny Dodds ( April 12, 1892 – August 8, 1940 ) was an American New Orleans based jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist, best known for his recordings under his own name and with bands such as those of Joe " King " Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Lovie Austin and Louis Armstrong.

Dodds ( pronounced " dots ") was also the older brother of drummer Warren " Baby " Dodds.

The pair worked together in the New Orleans Bootblacks in 1926.