1950's Radio Broadcasts

by Oscar "Papa" Celestin, Oscar Celestin Tuxedo Jazz Band

Overview

Oscar "Papa" Celestin was at the height of his popularity during the last few years of his life. Although never a major trumpeter, Celestin was an important bandleader in New Orleans, and during the early 1950s, his group included the legendary clarinetist Alphonse Picou, who here can be heard playing his famous solo on "High Society." Celestin's set of radio broadcasts, which had been available only in piecemeal fashion previously, is fully reissued on the well-conceived Arhoolie CD. Although the M.C.'s announcements are a bit condescending, the spirited music (which also features trombonist Bill Mathews, pianist Octave Crosby, bassist Ricard Alexis and drummer Christopher Goldston, plus vocals from several of the band members) is filled with the joy of classic New Orleans jazz. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/05/1996
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297702420
Rank:	177961

Tracks

1. Sheik of Araby
2. Eh, La Bas
3. Li'l Liza Jane
4. Just a Closer Walk With Thee
5. Bill Bailey
6. Mama Don't Allow
7. Jazz It Blues
8. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
9. Panama
10. San
11. Sister Kate
12. Dippermouth Blues
13. Tiger Rag
14. Maryland, My Maryland
15. Milenberg Joys
16. War Cloud
17. Woodchopper's Ball
18. High Society
19. Eh, La Bas
20. Fidgety Feet
21. Ballin' the Jack
22. Oh! Didn't He Ramble
23. When the Saints Go Marching In

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Oscar "Papa" Celestin   Primary Artist,Vocals,Trumpet
Oscar Celestin Tuxedo Jazz Band   Primary Artist
Richard Alexis   Vocals,String Bass
Alphonse Picou   Clarinet
Octave Crosby   Piano,Vocals
Bill Matthews   Trombone
Christopher "Black Happy" Goldston   Drums,Vocals

Technical Credits

King Oliver   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Larry Shields   Composer
Eddie Edwards   Composer
Francis Wheeler   Composer
Nick LaRocca   Composer
Harry Da Costa   Composer
Henry W. Ragas   Composer
Ted Snyder   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Producer,Liner Notes
Tony Sbarbaro   Composer
Wayne Pope   Artwork
Harry Beasley Smith   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer