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  • “The New Twister” – New Orleans Owls (1927)

    “The New Twister” – New Orleans Owls (1927)

    A real hot one from The New Orleans Owls, a band that played frequently at hotels in New Orleans from 1922-27. They recorded many of their records in New Orleans – including this one, from their last recording session.

    Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 26, 1927.
    Released as Columbia 1547-D.

    Credits:
    Benjie White – director, clarinet, alto sax
    Bill Padron, Red Bowman, cornet
    Frank Netto – trombone
    Pinky Vidacovich – clarinet, alto sax
    Lester Smith – tenor sax
    Sigfre Christensen – piano
    Nappy Lamare – banjo, guitar
    Dan LeBlanc – tuba
    Earl Crumb – drums