Brass, Reeds, and Percussion: March 1, 2025

This is the Mardi Gras edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion. “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is one of the hottest of curret New Orleans talents. His grandfather was Jessie Hill, who lived from 1932 to 1996. In 1960, Hill had a big New Orleans party-song hit: “Ooh Poo Pah Doo.” In recognition of Mardi Gras, New Orleans, and its contributions to American music, today’s edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion will open with “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” as performed on the television series Treme by this grandsons: “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his brother James Andrews. It will be followed by music from the soundtrack of Tune in Tomorrow, a 1990 film set in New Orleans. The music was written by another hot New Orleans talent: Wynton Marsalis.

1. Ooh Poo Pah Doo
   Composer:  Jessie Hill (1932-1996)
   Performer:  Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & James Andrews
   Album:  Music from Treme
     
2. Sunsettin’ on the Bayou
   Composer:  Wynton Marsalis (1961- )
   Performer:  Wynton Marsalis & His Band
   Album:  Soundtrack of "Tune in Tomorrow"
     
3. I'm Gonna Hoodoo to Get Your Love
   Composer:  Dr. Michael White (1954- )
   Performer:  Dr. Michael White & His Band (sung by Thais Clark)
   Album:  Adventures in New Orlans Jazz, Vol. 1
     
4. Sous les Tropiques (In the Tropics)
   Composer:  Eugene Delouche (1909-1975)
   Performer:  Panorama Jazz Band
   Album:  Dance of the Hot Earth
     
5. Martinique
   Composer:  Eugene Delouche (1909-1975)
   Performer:  Panorama Jazz Band
   Album:  Dance of the Hot Earth
     
6. I've Found a New Baby (1932 recording)
   Composer:  Spencer Williams (1889-1965) & Jack Palmer (1899-1976)
   Performer:  Sidney Bechet & His New Orleans Feet Warmers
   Album:  Sidney Bechet: Original Performances 1924 to 1938
     
7. Shag (1932 recording)
   Composer:  Sidney Bechet (1897-1959)
   Performer:  Sidney Bechet & His New Orleans Feet Warmers
   Album:  Sidney Bechet: Original Performances 1924 to 1938
   Tommy Ladnier (1900-1939) on trumpet.
     
8. Shake and Break It
   Composer:  Charley Patton (1891?-1934)
   Performer:  Preservation Hall Jazz Band
   Album:  Preservational Hall Jazz Band, New Orleans, Vol. 2
     
9. Joe Avery (a.k.a. Second Line)
   Composer:  Joe Avery (1892-1955)
   Performer:  Preservation Hall Jazz Band
   Album:  Preservational Hall Jazz Band, New Orleans, Vol. 1
     
10. Running Down My Man
    Composer:  Merline Johnson (1912?-?)
    Performer:  Tuba Skinny (sung by Erika Lewis)
    Album:  Blue Chime Stomp