New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · Published 04/28/2013 · Updated 04/28/2013

Young musicians strive to keep Cajun, zydeco traditions going; New Orleans #NOLA Jazz Fest @jazzfest opens http://nola.tw/L8

Louisiana Today

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1903 - Noon Johnson was born on this day. Traditional jazz tuba and bazooka player from New Orleans, Louisiana. As a youngster he played on the streets of the Storyville district for coins. He also led a 'skiffle' trio, and paraded with the 'Young Tuxedo Brass Band'. Noon died in New Orleans on September 18, 1969.