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Bob French’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
Trent | 8 June 2007
On June 13, 2007, Bob French’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Band will play will play classic New Orleans jazz at Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz 2007.
Founded in 1910, the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band have a long history of continuous performance in New Orleans. The last 25 years of its nearly 100-year history have been under the direction of Bob French, carrying forward the classic sounds of New Orleans jazz. Louis Armstrong is one of the group’s alumni during its nearly 100-year history.
While Bob French’s band may be traditional, he is known for his blunt talk, strong opinions and force of personality. After Hurrican Katrina, he:
He gives no quarter when assigning blame, from President Bush to Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Mayor Ray Nagin. He routinely dresses down all of the above on the air.
“I do a lot I’m not supposed to do, but nobody stops me,” he said. “I think it’s good that somebody can do something that’s not automatic. I’m not a robot; I’m a human being. And I’ve always been opinionated. Ask both of my ex-wives.”
On the bandstand or on the air, Bob French pulls no punches, From the Times-Picayune
Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis. Both appear on his new CD, “Marsalis Music Honors Bob French,” issued by Marsalis’ namesake record label.
Hear Bob French’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Band music at the Lousiana Music Factory and a Myspace profile
