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1950s Radio Broadcasts

Oscar "Papa" Celestin and His Tuxedo Jazz Band
1950s Radio Broadcasts Trumpeter and vocalist Oscar “Papa” Celestin (1884–1954) was one of the pioneers of New Orleans traditional jazz. The leader of the Original Tuxedo Orchestra (later the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra), he made his first recordings in 1925. Following the end of World War II, Celestin regrouped the band and began performing in New Orleans hotels and clubs. The band’s popularity led to a weekly broadcast on coast-to-coast radio. This release features many of those weekly broadcasts.

Track Listing

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Sheik Of Araby Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:58
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Eh, La Bas (Version 1) Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:26
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Lil' Liza Jane Oscar "Papa" Celestin 04:45
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Just A Closer Walk With Thee Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:06
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Bill Bailey Oscar "Papa" Celestin 04:31
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Mama Don't Allow Oscar "Papa" Celestin 04:37
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Jazz It Blues Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:17
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It Don't Mean A Thing Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:13
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Panama Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:11
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San Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:11
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Sister Kate Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:56
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Dippermouth Blues Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:45
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Tiger Rag Oscar "Papa" Celestin 04:25
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Maryland, My Maryland Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:05
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Milenburg Joys Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:53
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War Cloud Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:20
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Woodchopper's Ball Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:13
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High Society Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:07
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Eh, La Bas (Version 2) Oscar "Papa" Celestin 03:19
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Fidgety Feet Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:56
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Ballin' The Jack Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:03
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Oh Didn't He Ramble Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:55
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When The Saints Go Marching In Oscar "Papa" Celestin 02:56