Papa Celestin's and George Lewis' combined bands

Crawford, Ralston, 1906-1978

1950

Jim Robinson on the trombone, Alton Purnell on the piano, Percy Humphrey (partially visible) on the trumpet, Harrison Verret on the banjo, Oscar 'Papa' Celestin on the trumpet and singing, Lawrence Marrero on the banjo, and Paul Barnes on the clarinet during a youth club concert. Lionel Reason on the piano was also present.

Jazz
Jazz musicians
Robinson, Jim, 1892-1976
Trombones
Purnell, Alton, 1911-1987
Pianos
Humphrey, Percy, 1905-1995
Trumpets
Verrett, Harrison
Banjos
Celestin, Oscar, 1884-1954
Marrero, Lawrence, 1900-1959
Barnes, Paul, 1901-1981
Clarinets
Concerts

New Orleans (La.)

eng

Black-and-white print (photograph), 5 x 10 inches.

still image

Box 4 #58, Ralston Crawford Collection, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. William Ransom Hogan Jazz Archive.

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