From 1897 to 1917, Storyville was a legalised prostitution district associated with the early development of New Orleans-style jazz. Botham and Davies take us on a musical tour of old New Orleans, singing the songs and telling the tales that built the city’s huge legacy of jazz and blues, from the early days of Jelly Roll Morton and Buddy Bolden to the historic recordings of Dr John and Professor Longhair.It’s Dixieland, Barrelhouse, Rhythm and Blues and stride piano, all Rock ‘n’ Rolled into one. There are even a few modern songs reinterpreted in the traditional style for good measure.
Henry Botham Piano
Tom Davies Guitar and Vocals
