Dukes of Dixieland founders in favor of other forms of popular music. Their latest CD, "Here Comes the Girls," features music from R&B artists such as The Meters, Ernie K-Doe, and Allen Toussaint. 1975-80 1981-85 1986-89 1990-92 1990-2010 2011-2012 2013-2013 2013-2014 2014- 2016- 1. Spedale, Rhodes. A Guide to Jazz in New Orleans. Pg. 135 2. Rose, Al. I Remember Jazz. Pgs. 14, 45, 151, 181 LSU Press 3. Rose, Al. New Orleans Jazz (A Family Album). Pgs 1, 6, 12, 29, 40, 41, 49, 74, 77, 85, 110, 115, 138, 149, 191, 224 LSU Press Dukes of Dixieland The Dukes of Dixieland
The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra Matijaca, was the founder of the Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra and its first art director. He was greatly appreciated for his precise style directions and definition of the musical expression of the Orchestra. In addition, Ivan Svager, the saxophone player, arranger and composer contributed immeasurably to the formation and development of the band’s unique and recognizable sound. His arrangements still provide the framework for most of the compositions performed by the Orchestra. In 2005 the Orchestra initiated the jazz festival named ""The Jazz Birthday"" which is still traditionally organized on February 26. On this day in 1917, the first gramophone record