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Traditional jazz

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Summary

Traditional jazz is a broad label for New Orleans-derived ensemble styles, related early jazz languages and the communities that continue or revive them. Collective improvisation is a defining pleasure: several melodic voices can speak at once while preserving a shared song and pulse. The term does not mean all older jazz, and it does not describe one unchanged sound. New Orleans community practice, Chicago developments and later international revival scenes have related but distinct histories. The music can be both a living local inheritance and a deliberately studied historical repertoire.

Contemporary and trending

New Orleans ensembles continue to perform, teach and renew the language across generations. Preservation Hall describes its work as a living tradition rather than simply the reproduction of a vanished era. Outside Louisiana, specialist clubs, festivals, social bands and dance communities maintain adopted forms. Some scenes attract predominantly older listeners, while younger players and dancers create additional routes. The balance varies by place. Revival is therefore one part of contemporary life, alongside continuity and new composition; commercial fashion alone cannot tell whether the tradition is being passed on. [1]

History

The music grew from New Orleans’s diverse community life, especially African American creativity, brass and dance bands, blues and syncopated repertories. Migration and touring carried musicians into Chicago and other cities before recordings spread recognisable styles internationally. Later revival movements sought early players and repertoires while also creating their own aesthetics. Britain’s trad-jazz world became a substantial cultural formation with clubs and bands, not merely a handful of New Orleans cover acts. These histories intersect, but a revivalist preference for one period should not define all New Orleans musicians’ creative choices. [2] [3]

Musical characteristics

Cornet or trumpet often states or reshapes the tune, clarinet weaves a higher countermelody and trombone adds a lower rhythmic and melodic voice. Banjo or guitar, piano, bass or tuba and drums can support the front line in different combinations. Breaks, stop-time passages, riffs and solos create contrast. The craft lies in listening closely enough that simultaneous lines remain complementary. Tempos and moods vary from dirges to energetic dance numbers. A small acoustic ensemble can sound remarkably full because each player occupies a different role.

Geography and communities

New Orleans and adjacent Gulf communities form the strongest home landscape. Chicago and connected midwestern jazz networks have a major historical and continuing place. California’s revival history and specialist communities form another adopted world. Britain and parts of northwestern Europe sustain durable trad networks, with further adoption in Australia and Japan. MuGlobe uses broad regional fields at different strengths, rather than pinning only famous venues. These indicate practice and listening communities, not a claim that traditional jazz dominates the everyday music of every town within a circle.

Artists

King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, Kid Ory and George Lewis illuminate different early and continuing approaches. Sweet Emma Barrett and Billie and De De Pierce broaden the often male-centred familiar story. Preservation Hall ensembles provide a contemporary community gateway. Lu Watters and Turk Murphy illuminate California revival history; Chris Barber and Ken Colyer open British routes. Listen to ensemble passages as well as solos. The music’s identity often lies in how a supporting voice responds, not only in the leader’s most spectacular phrase.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile
Repertoire Field use Notes
popular regional Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
MuGlobe representative performances
Artist Performance / song / title Embedded player URL Notes Repertoire kind Repertoire date Recording date Format Opening Places Fit Evidence Review note MuGlobe favorite Current hit Authentic
Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five West End Blues https://www.youtube.com/embed/BTxhgmk_ofk Columbia/Legacy’s historical recording offers an early small-ensemble jazz reference; recorded audio, not purported surviving footage of the session.[4] unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims. false false false
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Tiny Desk Concert https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYqZg-YQWH0 NPR’s live performance presents a continuing New Orleans ensemble tradition and holiday repertoire in an intimate setting.[5] unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown pending Existing recording Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, Shaye Cohn tune, Some Kind of Shake, October 15, 2026, York, PA https://www.youtube.com/embed/doARDfJGptQ Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-10-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] popular unknown 2026-10 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny with Bennie Moten’s Harmony Blues (1926) in York, PA- Appel Center 10/15/2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sve9mf3dVvQ Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-10-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] popular unknown 2026-10 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, Opening number in York, PA, Them Things Got Me by Clarence Williams' Jazz Kings https://www.youtube.com/embed/nsmKu1iQM1w Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] popular unknown 2026-10 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Three actual York/Appel Center October 2026 recordings: Some Kind of Shake (Shaye Cohn composition), Harmony Blues (Bennie Moten repertoire), Them Things Got Me (Clarence Williams repertoire). Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn tenor banjo, Robin Rapuzzi washboard. Companion source descriptions differ October 15 versus 16, so exact day remains unresolved. Historical original-band musicians are not the current players. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny with Shaye playing Jabbo Smith, Ready Hokum, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival, 9/5/2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pc28IqZe-0o Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-09-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] popular unknown 2026-09-05 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, Opener for the 2nd set- Them Things Got Me, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival 9/5/2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/oLG53cqYkOk Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-09-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] popular unknown 2026-09-05 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, Hummin’ to Myself, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival 9/5/2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cVbA7Mxp_Dc Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-10-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] popular unknown 2026-09-05 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny - Kansas City Stomp (2026) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mr1aeaWPiCs Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: Sergio Giacobone. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-09-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] popular unknown 2026-09-05 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Four distinct actual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival recordings, 5 September 2026: Ready Hokum, Them Things Got Me, Hummin to Myself, Kansas City Stomp. New Orleans traditional-jazz arrangements, not bluegrass inferred from festival name. Shaye Cohn cornet, Craig Florey clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Greg Sherman guitar/vocals, Todd Burdick sousaphone, Max Bien-Kahn banjo, Dizzy Incirlioglu washboard. Referenced 1929/1932 originals have different historical musicians; no full festival parent counted. Source: Sergio Giacobone. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, Shaye plays Louis! Sugar Foot Strut, Louis Armstrong's Hot Five 1928, 11/7/25 https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtX5HntHHto Sugar Foot Strut, actual Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Cape May, 7 November 2025. Shaye Cohn leads the contemporary ensemble; Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines and other 1928 personnel in the description refer to the original recording, not people on this stage. Robin Rapuzzi washboard in this actual source roster. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-11-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] popular unknown 2025-11-07 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Sugar Foot Strut, actual Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Cape May, 7 November 2025. Shaye Cohn leads the contemporary ensemble; Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines and other 1928 personnel in the description refer to the original recording, not people on this stage. Robin Rapuzzi washboard in this actual source roster. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny- Once in a While- Shaye playing Louis! Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives from 1927 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vQXbYU6-wJ0 Once in a While, actual Commodore Barry Club Philadelphia performance, 2 September 2022. Source separately lists contemporary band and historical Armstrong Hot Five; Lil Hardin/Johnny Dodds/Kid Ory are not claimed present. Current Erika Lewis drums/vocals, Shaye Cohn cornet and source-named group. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-09-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] popular unknown 2022-09-02 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Once in a While, actual Commodore Barry Club Philadelphia performance, 2 September 2022. Source separately lists contemporary band and historical Armstrong Hot Five; Lil Hardin/Johnny Dodds/Kid Ory are not claimed present. Current Erika Lewis drums/vocals, Shaye Cohn cornet and source-named group. Source: John Dodds. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny Fine Arts Center Feb.2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubH2UmeuyOA Actual Fine Arts Center February 2026 performance. Named New Orleans traditional-jazz ensemble, one coherent musical item; source does not identify this work or every musician, so no invented song title or current roster. Source: Yoon K. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-02-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] popular unknown 2026-02 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Actual Fine Arts Center February 2026 performance. Named New Orleans traditional-jazz ensemble, one coherent musical item; source does not identify this work or every musician, so no invented song title or current roster. Source: Yoon K. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny, I saw stars, performing at the Barnett Hotel New Orleans 2026 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bEuS-RNHwGk I Saw Stars, actual Barnett Hotel New Orleans performance published 2026. Specific traditional-jazz standard arrangement; source also describes the band’s blues/jug/R&B repertoire, which is not blanket permission to classify every other work as traditional jazz. Source: Jazz Hound. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-04-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source I Saw Stars, actual Barnett Hotel New Orleans performance published 2026. Specific traditional-jazz standard arrangement; source also describes the band’s blues/jug/R&B repertoire, which is not blanket permission to classify every other work as traditional jazz. Source: Jazz Hound. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Tuba Skinny Tuba Skinny - Gimme Some, Utica, NY, Oct. 11th, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZdWmK3o7VXg Gimme Some, actual Munson Williams lobby Utica performance, 11 October 2025, documented by specialist publisher The Syncopated Times. Contemporary ensemble performance of traditional repertoire; gallery venue not an additional artist. Source: The Syncopated Times. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-10-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] popular unknown 2025-10-11 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Gimme Some, actual Munson Williams lobby Utica performance, 11 October 2025, documented by specialist publisher The Syncopated Times. Contemporary ensemble performance of traditional repertoire; gallery venue not an additional artist. Source: The Syncopated Times. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Preservation Hall Jazz Band - "When the Saints Go Marching In" (April 18, 2026) https://www.youtube.com/embed/pr9NiMaiQ7g When the Saints Go Marching In, actual 18 April 2026 performance at Preservation Hall. Specific traditional New Orleans ensemble work, not automatically accepting all cross-genre guest collaborations. Source: MJ. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-05-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] popular unknown 2026-04-18 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source When the Saints Go Marching In, actual 18 April 2026 performance at Preservation Hall. Specific traditional New Orleans ensemble work, not automatically accepting all cross-genre guest collaborations. Source: MJ. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Preservation Hall Jazz Band - "Tailgate Ramble" at Preservation Hall https://www.youtube.com/embed/b7M8ZkQma3I Tailgate Ramble, actual primary performance at Preservation Hall. Mark Braud trumpet, Charlie Gabriel clarinet, Freddie Lonzo trombone, Clint Maedgen tenor sax, Rickie Monie piano, Walter Payton bass, Ben Jaffe tuba, Joe Lastie drums. 2010 publication, unknown session; not a modern St Vincent or pop collaboration. Source: Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2010-06-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Tailgate Ramble, actual primary performance at Preservation Hall. Mark Braud trumpet, Charlie Gabriel clarinet, Freddie Lonzo trombone, Clint Maedgen tenor sax, Rickie Monie piano, Walter Payton bass, Ben Jaffe tuba, Joe Lastie drums. 2010 publication, unknown session; not a modern St Vincent or pop collaboration. Source: Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Shotgun Jazz Band (Marla Dixon vocals) "At the Christmas Ball" - The Shotgun Jazz Band https://www.youtube.com/embed/nT4UU2528q8 At the Christmas Ball, actual band interpretation of Bessie Smith repertoire. Source names Marla as the singer; Bessie is the historical original, not the current vocalist. Published Christmas 2025, unknown session date. Source: James Sterling. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-12-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source At the Christmas Ball, actual band interpretation of Bessie Smith repertoire. Source names Marla as the singer; Bessie is the historical original, not the current vocalist. Published Christmas 2025, unknown session date. Source: James Sterling. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Shotgun Jazz Band & Ronell Johnson On the Sunny Side of the Street // Shotgun Jazz Band (feat. Ronell Johnson) https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET2zYeuqj4 On the Sunny Side of the Street at The Maison, New Orleans, 20 March 2026. Ronell Johnson trombone/vocals, Tom Fischer clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass and Marla Dixon bucket percussion as specifically credited here. Do not automatically substitute her usual trumpet role. Source: David Blevins. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-07-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] popular unknown 2026-03-20 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source On the Sunny Side of the Street at The Maison, New Orleans, 20 March 2026. Ronell Johnson trombone/vocals, Tom Fischer clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass and Marla Dixon bucket percussion as specifically credited here. Do not automatically substitute her usual trumpet role. Source: David Blevins. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Shotgun Jazz Band & Ronell Johnson Singing "Potato Chips" with Marla Dixon and the Shotgun Jazz Band @Spotted Cat on Frenchmen!! https://www.youtube.com/embed/bL8zbXeciBY Potato Chips and Banana Split for My Baby, two actual Spotted Cat performances published by performer Ronell Johnson in February 2026. Ronell trombone/vocals, Marla Dixon trumpet, Marty Peters sax/clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass. Different named songs; no full same-event parent counted. Original dates unknown. Source: Ronell roobone1 Johnson. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-02-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Potato Chips and Banana Split for My Baby, two actual Spotted Cat performances published by performer Ronell Johnson in February 2026. Ronell trombone/vocals, Marla Dixon trumpet, Marty Peters sax/clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass. Different named songs; no full same-event parent counted. Original dates unknown. Source: Ronell roobone1 Johnson. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Shotgun Jazz Band & Ronell Johnson "Banana Split for my Baby" with Marla Dixon and the Shotgun Jazz Band @Spotted Cat on Frenchmen!!! https://www.youtube.com/embed/MVlNz8m1SyE Potato Chips and Banana Split for My Baby, two actual Spotted Cat performances published by performer Ronell Johnson in February 2026. Ronell trombone/vocals, Marla Dixon trumpet, Marty Peters sax/clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass. Different named songs; no full same-event parent counted. Original dates unknown. Source: Ronell roobone1 Johnson. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-02-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Potato Chips and Banana Split for My Baby, two actual Spotted Cat performances published by performer Ronell Johnson in February 2026. Ronell trombone/vocals, Marla Dixon trumpet, Marty Peters sax/clarinet, John Rodli guitar, Julie Schexnayder bass. Different named songs; no full same-event parent counted. Original dates unknown. Source: Ronell roobone1 Johnson. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Shotgun Jazz Band Shotgun Jazz Band - Live at the Abita Springs Opry https://www.youtube.com/embed/RicINWvmAcg Actual full Abita Springs Opry programme, 19 April 2014: Marla Dixon trumpet/vocals, James Evans sax/clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Tyler Thomson bass, Justin Peake drums, John Dixon banjo. Specific acoustic Louisiana ensemble repertoire, one programme counts once. No individual same-show cuts selected. Source: Shotgun Jazz Band. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2014-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] popular unknown 2014-04-19 live unknown country:united-states supported Recording/context source Actual full Abita Springs Opry programme, 19 April 2014: Marla Dixon trumpet/vocals, James Evans sax/clarinet, Barnabus Jones trombone, Tyler Thomson bass, Justin Peake drums, John Dixon banjo. Specific acoustic Louisiana ensemble repertoire, one programme counts once. No individual same-show cuts selected. Source: Shotgun Jazz Band. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false

Related genres

Dixieland is a common overlapping label, but its historical and racial associations make Traditional jazz a useful broader catalogue term. New Orleans brass-band music has its own continuing developments and cannot all be confined to early-jazz revival. Swing grew through related ensemble and solo innovations while changing scale and rhythmic organisation. Ragtime is an important connected language, not simply jazz without improvisation. Revival bands may also play blues, gospel or skiffle. Those links are best understood through particular repertoire and communities rather than treating everything old-fashioned as one style.

References and further reading

  1. ↑ Our Story — Preservation Hall.
  2. ↑ A New Orleans Jazz History,1895–1927 — National Park Service.
  3. ↑ Dave Bailey — National Jazz Archive intergenerational reminiscence interview.
  4. ↑ Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five — West End Blues. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
  5. ↑ Preservation Hall Jazz Band — Tiny Desk Concert. YouTube recording; metadata checked 2026-10-18.
  6. ↑ Tuba Skinny, Shaye Cohn tune, Some Kind of Shake, October 15, 2026, York, PA.
  7. ↑ Tuba Skinny with Bennie Moten’s Harmony Blues (1926) in York, PA- Appel Center 10/15/2026.
  8. ↑ Tuba Skinny, Opening number in York, PA, Them Things Got Me by Clarence Williams' Jazz Kings.
  9. ↑ Tuba Skinny with Shaye playing Jabbo Smith, Ready Hokum, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival, 9/5/2026.
  10. ↑ Tuba Skinny, Opener for the 2nd set- Them Things Got Me, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival 9/5/2026.
  11. ↑ Tuba Skinny, Hummin’ to Myself, Del. Valley Bluegrass Festival 9/5/2026.
  12. ↑ Tuba Skinny - Kansas City Stomp (2026).
  13. ↑ Tuba Skinny, Shaye plays Louis! Sugar Foot Strut, Louis Armstrong's Hot Five 1928, 11/7/25.
  14. ↑ Tuba Skinny- Once in a While- Shaye playing Louis! Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives from 1927.
  15. ↑ Tuba Skinny Fine Arts Center Feb.2026.
  16. ↑ Tuba Skinny, I saw stars, performing at the Barnett Hotel New Orleans 2026.
  17. ↑ Tuba Skinny - Gimme Some, Utica, NY, Oct. 11th, 2025.
  18. ↑ Preservation Hall Jazz Band - "When the Saints Go Marching In" (April 18, 2026).
  19. ↑ Preservation Hall Jazz Band - "Tailgate Ramble" at Preservation Hall.
  20. ↑ "At the Christmas Ball" - The Shotgun Jazz Band.
  21. ↑ On the Sunny Side of the Street // Shotgun Jazz Band (feat. Ronell Johnson).
  22. ↑ Singing "Potato Chips" with Marla Dixon and the Shotgun Jazz Band @Spotted Cat on Frenchmen!!.
  23. ↑ "Banana Split for my Baby" with Marla Dixon and the Shotgun Jazz Band @Spotted Cat on Frenchmen!!!.
  24. ↑ Shotgun Jazz Band - Live at the Abita Springs Opry.

Hotspot mushrooms

The continuing Gulf home world coexists with Chicago and California histories and distinct international revival ecologies. Broad fields show adopted regional networks without equating them with original New Orleans community functions.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms
ID Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km) Strength Notes
traditional-jazz-gulf New Orleans and lower-Gulf traditional jazz world 30.4 -90.1 560 1 Living community, teaching and performance heartland.
traditional-jazz-midwest Chicago–Midwest early-jazz and revival circuits 40.6 -88.5 1000 0.7 Historical migration and continuing specialist communities.
traditional-jazz-california California traditional-jazz revival landscape 37 -120.6 800 0.68 Distinct longstanding revival and festival history.
traditional-jazz-britain British trad-jazz club communities 53 -2 750 0.81 Durable independent adopted club and performer network.
traditional-jazz-northwest-europe Northwestern European traditional-jazz circuits 53 6 1050 0.62 Substantial adopted performance and listening worlds.
traditional-jazz-australia Australian southeastern traditional-jazz circuits -35 145 1000 0.57 Longstanding local bands, clubs and revival traditions.
traditional-jazz-japan Japanese traditional-jazz communities 35 136 800 0.45 Specialist adopted performance and listening network.
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