New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 12/31/2012

Photos: Roots of Music Marching Crusaders – New Orleans, LA #NOLA Performs At Bandfest http://nola.tw/J6

Louisiana Today

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1932 - Countess Willie Piazza, A madam who ran a famous brothel in Storyville and was a native of Mississippi passed away on this day. She was believed to be born in December of 1872, and her role as a brothel owner allowed her to employ many of the city's musicians. It was a sought after gig for locals and among the more famous pianists she employed were Tony Jackson and Jelly Roll Morton.