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New Orleans Jazz

Various Artists
New Orleans Jazz “New Orleans Jazz” is a musical sampler of traditional and ragtime jazz drawn from the Arhoolie catalogue. Performers range from trumpeter Kid Thomas Valentine, clarinetist George Lewis, and the husband and wife duo of Billie and DeDe Pierce, musicians who began their musical careers in New Orleans in the early 1920s to The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra and The Golden Age Jazz Band, modern bands that faithfully play in the traditional New Orleans style. Musical standouts are “Panama” performed by Kid Thomas, “Savoy Blues” performed by George Lewis, and “The Entertainer” performed by the New Orleans Ragtime Band. Liner notes provide listings of performers and recording dates.

Track Listing

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Panama Kid Thomas Valentine and His Creole Jazz Band 03:27
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Just a Closer Walk with Thee Kid Thomas Valentine and His Creole Jazz Band 03:28
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Mama Don't Allow Billie and DeDe Pierce 04:50
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Going Back to Florida Billie and DeDe Pierce 03:42
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Eh La Bas Billie and DeDe Pierce 03:19
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Gulf Coast Blues Billie and DeDe Pierce 03:12
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Creole Belles The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra 03:03
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Purple Rose of Cairo The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra 03:22
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War Clouds The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra 04:01
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The Entertainer The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra 03:53
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Shake It and Break It Punch Miller's New Orleans Band 04:12
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Savoy Blues George Lewis with George Guesnon's Stompers 05:05
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Nelly Gray Kid Howard's La Vida Band 05:23
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Hindustan John Handy's Louisiana Shakers 03:41
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Barbecue Bess The Golden Age Jazz Band 05:00
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Down in Honky Tonk Town The Golden Age Jazz Band 03:54