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The Radio Broadcasts: 1950-1952

Oscar "Papa" Celestin and His New Orleans Jazz Band, George Lewis and His New Orleans Ragtime Jazz Band
The Radio Broadcasts: 1950-1952
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

101
Didn't He Ramble Papa Celestin  
102
Lil' Liza Jane Papa Celestin  
103
High Society Papa Celestin  
104
When the Saints Go Marching In Papa Celestin  
105
Milenburg Joys Papa Celestin  
106
War Clouds Papa Celestin  
107
Woodchopper's Ball Papa Celestin  
108
Eh, La Bas Papa Celestin  
109
Bugle Boy March George Lewis  
110
Savoy Blues George Lewis  
111
Bye and Bye George Lewis  
112
Running Wild George Lewis  
113
Climax Rag George Lewis  
114
Sheik of Araby George Lewis  
115
Maryland, My Maryland George Lewis