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Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
The Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra was named for Tuxedo Dance Hall in New Orleans. The band played there from 1910 to 1913, when the club was closed after a shooting. Papa Celestin , the leader of the band, continued to lead a brass band in the city under the name of the Tuxedo Brass Band after the ballroom closed.

Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra Left to Right: Bill Matthews, Guy Kelly, Papa Celestin, Jeanette Salvant, Narvin Kimball, Joe Lawrence, Chinee Foster, Joe Rouzon, Simon Marrero, Clarence Hall

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 ArmstrongJohnny St. Cyr, and Zutty Singleton all played in Celestin’s bands early in their careers.

discography

TitleRecording DateRecording LocationCompany
As You Like It
(Paul Barnes)
4-11-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14259-D
Black Rag
(Playing at Spanish Fort)

(William Ridgley)
1-23-1925New Orleans, LouisianaOkeh
8198-B
Careless Love
(Playing at Spanish Fort)
1-23-1925New Orleans, LouisianaOkeh
8198-A
Dear Almanzoer
(Papa Celestin)
4-11-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14220-D
Give Me Some More
(Paul Barnes)
4-13-1926New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14200-D
I’m Satisfied You Love Me
(Simon Marrero)
4-13-1926New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14200-D
It’s Jam Up
(Papa Celestin)
10-25-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14323-D
Just For You Dear, I’m Crying (3)
(Simon Marrero)
4-11-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14259-D
Just For You Dear, I’m Crying (1)
(Simon Marrero)
4-11-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14259-D
My Josephine
(Vocal Chorus by Charles Gills)

(Paul Barnes)
4-13-1926New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
636-D
Original Tuxedo Rag
(Papa Celestin)
1-23-1925New Orleans, LouisianaOkeh
8215
Papa’s Got The Jim-Jims
(Simon Marrero)
4-11-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14220-D
Station Calls (1)
(Simon Marrero)
4-13-1926New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
636-D
Station Calls (2)
(Simon Marrero)
4-13-1926New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
636-D
Ta Ta Daddy
(Papa Celestin)
12-13-1928New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14396-D
The Sweetheart Of T.K.O.
(James)
12-13-1928New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14396-D
When I’m With You
(Simon Marrero)
10-25-1927New Orleans, LouisianaColumbia
14323-D

ArtistInstrument
Richard AlexisCornet
Oliver AlcornClarinet, Tenor Saxophone
Paul BarnesClarinet, Alto Saxophone
Papa CelestinCornet
Abby FosterDrums, Vocals, Whistle
Josiah FrazierDrums, Vocals, Whistle
Charles GillsVocals
Clarence HallClarinet, Alto Saxophone
Ferdinand JoesphVocals
Kid Shots MadisonCornet
Manuel ManettaPiano
John MarreroBanjo
William MatthewsTrombone
Simon MarreroBass
George McCullumCornet
Earl PiersonTenor Saxophone
William RidgleyTrombone
August RousseauTrombone
Jeanette SalvantPiano
unknownTenor Saxophone
Willard ThomyClarinet, Alto Saxophone

 

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