There’s nothing better than a hot, steamy night of music, oozing with the sounds of the “Big Easy”. From the golden trumpet of Louis Armstrong to sensuous sax of Sidney Bechet, Byron Stripling and company take you on a journey to the French Quarter street parades and the late-night jams in the city’s famed clubs. Join in the festivities as the party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration!
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Musicians |
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|  | Li'l Liza Jane (1916) interpolated into Come Out Of The Kitchen Words & music by Countess Ada De Lachau |
|  | Black Bottom Stomp (1925) Music by Jelly Roll Morton Originally recorded by Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| St. James Infirmary (c 17th cent.) interpolated into Snow White | |
| Mack the Knife (1928) The Threepenny Opera Words by Bertolt Brecht Music by Kurt Weill |
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Featured composers, lyricists, creators |
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Countess Ada De Lachau, - Red Hot Chili Peppers, - George David Weiss, - George Douglas, - Paramount Jubilee Singers, - Paul Barbarin, 1899-1969 Louis Alter, 1902-1980 Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971 Bertolt Brecht, 1898-1956 Henry Creamer, 1879-1930 Eddie DeLange, 1904-1949Jerry Herman, 1931- Turner Layton, 1894-1978 Jelly Roll Morton, 1890-1941 Joe Oliver, 1885-1938 Kurt Weill, 1900-1950 Spencer Williams, 1889-1965 Clarence Williams, 1898-1965 |