Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Jazz Hall
Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Jazz Hall
by blueorleansradio · Published 05/21/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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1899 - Paul Barbarin was born on this day. Traditional jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Paul was one of the best known of all the drummers to come out of the crescent city. He played with Joe 'King Oliver, Louis Armstong, A.J. Piron and Fats Pichon. He was the leader of his own band for decades and composed some of the most enduring New Orleans originals like 'Bourbon Street Parade' and 'The Second Line'. With his father Isidore and his brother Louis, he was part of a very well-known New Orleans musical family. Paul died while playing in a parade and his funeral was attended by thousands. |