New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 05/21/2013

Traditional Jazz

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Louisiana Today

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1918 - Roger Johnston was born on this day. Traditional jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his musical career playing dixieland in his early teens. He played with Santo Pecora, 'Dukes of Dixieland', Sharkey Bonano and Roy Liberto. He spent many years gigging at the 'Famous Door' in New Orleans. Roger passed away on October 9, 1958 in his hometown of New Orleans.