Bourbon Street Parade

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"Bourbon Street Parade" is a popular jazz song written by drummer Paul Barbarin in 1949. The song is an example of how early marching bands influenced New Orleans jazz. It has become a Dixieland classic and New Orleans Jazz standard. [1]

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It is often performed as part of "Second line" parades in New Orleans. This song was originally performed by Paul Barbarin & His New Orleans Jazz Band. [2] The melody of "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" can be played simultaneously with "Bourbon Street Parade" and makes a pleasing counterpoint. [3]

From 1954 till the end of his career, "Bourbon Street Parade" was the signature song of every concert of the Chris Barber Jazz Band.

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References

  1. "Bourbon St. Parade". Preserveration Hall Foundation. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  2. Wyckoff, Geraldine (December 2007). "New Orleans' Second Lines: Grand Procession". Jazztimes.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  3. "Bourbon Street Parade". Jbott.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  4. CD sleeve note by M Heatley for the double CD Essential New Orleans Jazz. CD issued by Notnowmusic issued 2015 (NOT2CD576)