Sing Miller & Kid Thomas' band: Sing's Blues (1982)

Title: Sing Miller & Kid Thomas' band: Sing's Blues (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: Zardis, Chester (Little Bear); Performer: Thomas, Worthia; Performer: Stewart, Alonzo; Performer: Miller, James (Sing)

Description: James "Sing" Miller performs with Kid Thomas Valentine's band at Preservation Hall. Drums: Alonzo Stewart; Trombone: Worthia Thomas; Bass: Chester Zardis; 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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Genre: blues

Instruments: trombone, bass, banjo, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet

Location: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

Archive ID: C4AZumfPyBg

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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