Dukes of Dixieland - On Bourbon Street, Volume 4 (1957) Vinyl LP

Catalog Number:

AFLP-1860

Musical Styles:

1950s, Big Band & Swing, Dixieland, Jazz Instrument, New Orleans R&B, Ragtime, Traditional Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Audio Fidelity Catalogue insert included. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Plastic). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. "Saints"
2. Sensation Rag
3. Chimes Blues
4. St. James Infirmary
5. Dippermouth Blues
6. Memphis Blues
7. New Orleans Funeral
8. Riverboat Shuffle
9. Weary Blues
10. Eccentric
11. Royal Garden Blues
12. Back Home In Indiana

About The Record:

On Bourbon Street With The Dukes Of Dixieland, Volume 4, features vibrant tracks like Saints, St. James Infirmary, Dippermouth Blues, and Royal Garden Blues, highlighting the band's tight ensemble and spirited solos led by brothers Frank and Fred Assunto. The album is historically notable for its role in the Dixieland revival of the late 1950s, utilizing high-fidelity and stereo recording techniques to bring traditional jazz to broader audiences during the rise of rock 'n' roll. Formed in 1948 by the Assunto family, the Dukes modernized the genre while honoring its roots, though the band faced tragedy with Fred's death in 1966 at age 36. While no major hit singles emerged from this album, the Dukes' earlier recording of Paul Barbarin's Bourbon Street Parade remains one of their most iconic tracks, embodying New Orleans' vibrant parade culture.