Kid Thomas Band at Preservation Hall: Darktown Strutters Ball (1982)

Date recorded: May 17, 1982
Contributor(s): Recordist: Lomax, Alan; Performer: Valentine, Kid Thomas; Performer: Humphrey, Willie; Performer: Paul, Emmanuel; Performer: Sayles, Emanuel; Performer: Miller, James (Sing); Performer: Zardis, Chester (Little Bear); Performer: Thomas, Worthia; Performer: Stewart, Alonzo; Performer: Kid Thomas Valentine's Band
Description: Kid Thomas Valentine's band performs "Darktown Strutters Ball" at Preservation Hall. Drums: Alonzo Stewart; Trombone: Worthia Thomas; Bass: Chester Zardis; Piano: Sing Miller; Banjo: Emanuel Sayles; Sax: Emmanuel Paul; Clarinet: Willie Humphrey; Trumpet: Kid Thomas Valentine. Shot by Alan Lomax and crew, New Orleans, May 17, 1982.
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Instruments: drum(s), trombone, bass, piano, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet
Location: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Archive ID: pcKmUGS2Z38
Belongs to: New Orleans (1982)
About the session: Funeral parades; Mardi Gras Indians; the Dirty Dozen Brass Band; and scenes from Jazz Fest and Preservation Hall.
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