Bandleader / Drums, vocals
Gerald French
Fifth leader, since 2011; also plays snare with the Original Hurricane Brass Band.
Oddusee · New Orleans
Founded in 1910 by cornetist Oscar 'Papa' Celestin, the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band is among the oldest continuously operating jazz bands in the world. Leadership passed to banjoist Albert 'Papa' French in 1958, to his son, drummer Bob French, in 1977, and in December 2011 to Bob's nephew, drummer and vocalist Gerald French, the band's fifth leader. The band plays traditional New Orleans jazz at hotels, festivals and Jazz Fest. Founded: 1910
The Lineup
Every name here carries the sound — the leaders who run the band, and the players who make the groove. Leaders first, then the lineup.
Leaders · The Band Runs Through Them
Bandleader / Drums, vocals
Fifth leader, since 2011; also plays snare with the Original Hurricane Brass Band.
Founder / Cornet · In Memoriam
In Memoriam (1884-1954).
Former leader / Banjo · In Memoriam
In Memoriam (1910-1977); led the band 1958-1977.
Former leader / Drums · In Memoriam
In Memoriam (1938-2012); led the band 1977-2011.