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The Music of New Orleans, Vol. 3: Music of the Dance Halls

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The Music of New Orleans, Vol. 3: Music of the Dance Halls
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Following a rich history of dance band music in the Big Easy, the musicians featured on this album retain the vitality of their forebears. As scholar Samuel B. Charters writes, "[this] is music that is close to the heart of New Orleans."

Track Listing

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Big Mamou Luthjen's 03:11
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Road of Sunshine Happy Landings 02:48
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Anytime Moulin Rouge 03:22
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104
Married Man Blues Billie and De De Pierce 05:16
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Careless Love Billie and De De Pierce 04:04
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106
Shake It and Break It Emile Barnes and Lawrence Tocca 03:44
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Nellie Gray Emile Barnes and Charlie Love 02:54
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202
Blues Emile Barnes and Charlie Love 03:28
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Gettysburg Kid Clayton 02:48
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204
Jimmy's Blues Kid Clayton 05:25
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Corrine Corrina Kid Clayton 04:21
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In the Groove Kid Clayton 03:16

Release Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW02463, FA 2463

Year(s) Released

1958

Label(s)/Collection(s)

Folkways Records

Country(s)

United States

Genre(s)

Jazz & Ragtime

Instrument(s)

Alto saxophone, Banjo, Bass guitar, Clarinet, Cornet, Drum, Drums, Lead vocals, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet

Language(s)

English, French Creole, Instrumental

Recording Era(s)

1950s

Credit(s)

Samuel Charters - Producer, Recorder
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
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