New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 06/08/2013

Louisiana State Museum

State Museum comes alive at annual fundraiser; Spotlight on #Louisiana music at this year’s event. http://nola.tw/Ll

Louisiana Today

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2003 - Alvin Alcorn, a traditional jazz trumpeter from New Orleans passed away on this day at the age of 90. He has played with such legends as A.J. Piron, Edward 'Kid' Ory, Papa Celestin and Octave Crosby. He was also a member of the Young Tuxedo Brass Band and the Onward Brass Band. He also led the Imperial Brass Band and represented New Orleans during the US Bicentennial Celebration in France.