In 1917 Celestin formed an earlier version of the orchestra that is represented by these recordings. The Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra continued to play throughout the Gulf Coast states until the early 1930s, when the Depression forced Celestin to leave the music business until after World War II. During the Dixieland revival of the late 1940s his music career was revitalized and he continued to play music until his death in 1954. Louis Armstrong, Johnny St. Cyr, and Zutty Singleton all played in Celestin’s bands early in their careers.
| Title | Recording Date | Recording Location | Company |
| As You Like It (Paul Barnes) | 4-11-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14259-D |
| Black Rag (Playing at Spanish Fort) (William Ridgley) | 1-23-1925 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Okeh 8198-B |
| Careless Love (Playing at Spanish Fort) | 1-23-1925 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Okeh 8198-A |
| Dear Almanzoer (Papa Celestin) | 4-11-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14220-D |
| Give Me Some More (Paul Barnes) | 4-13-1926 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14200-D |
| I’m Satisfied You Love Me (Simon Marrero) | 4-13-1926 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14200-D |
| It’s Jam Up (Papa Celestin) | 10-25-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14323-D |
| Just For You Dear, I’m Crying (3) (Simon Marrero) | 4-11-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14259-D |
| Just For You Dear, I’m Crying (1) (Simon Marrero) | 4-11-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14259-D |
| My Josephine (Vocal Chorus by Charles Gills) (Paul Barnes) | 4-13-1926 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 636-D |
| Original Tuxedo Rag (Papa Celestin) | 1-23-1925 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Okeh 8215 |
| Papa’s Got The Jim-Jims (Simon Marrero) | 4-11-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14220-D |
| Station Calls (1) (Simon Marrero) | 4-13-1926 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 636-D |
| Station Calls (2) (Simon Marrero) | 4-13-1926 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 636-D |
| Ta Ta Daddy (Papa Celestin) | 12-13-1928 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14396-D |
| The Sweetheart Of T.K.O. (James) | 12-13-1928 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14396-D |
| When I’m With You (Simon Marrero) | 10-25-1927 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Columbia 14323-D |
| Artist | Instrument |
| Richard Alexis | Cornet |
| Oliver Alcorn | Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone |
| Paul Barnes | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
| Papa Celestin | Cornet |
| Abby Foster | Drums, Vocals, Whistle |
| Josiah Frazier | Drums, Vocals, Whistle |
| Charles Gills | Vocals |
| Clarence Hall | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
| Ferdinand Joesph | Vocals |
| Kid Shots Madison | Cornet |
| Manuel Manetta | Piano |
| John Marrero | Banjo |
| William Matthews | Trombone |
| Simon Marrero | Bass |
| George McCullum | Cornet |
| Earl Pierson | Tenor Saxophone |
| William Ridgley | Trombone |
| August Rousseau | Trombone |
| Jeanette Salvant | Piano |
| unknown | Tenor Saxophone |
| Willard Thomy | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone |
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