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