Dukes of Dixieland Dukes of Dixieland The Dukes of Dixieland was a New Orleans "Dixieland"-style revival band, originally formed in 1948 by brothers Frank Assunto, trumpet; Fred Assunto, trombone; and their father Papa Jac Assunto, trombone and banjo. Their first records featured Jack Maheu, clarinet; Stanley Mendelsohn, piano; Tommy Rundell, drums; and Barney Mallon, tuba and string bass. During its run the band also featured musicians such as jazz great clarinetist Pete Fountain, Jerry Fuller, and guitar legends Jim Hall, and Herb Ellis. The band also recorded with Louis Armstrong. Fred and Frank Assunto both died young, and the original Dukes of Dixieland
Dixieland Delight plea from university officials to not sing the modified version. The original album version was edited by nearly 1½ minutes for release as a single. The differences include: The single edit is included in several of Alabama's greatest hits collections, including "For the Record". The full-length album version is included on the band's second greatest hits album. Released in January 1983, "Dixieland Delight" became Alabama's ninth No. 1 song on "Billboard magazine"'s Hot Country Singles chart. To date, "Dixieland Delight" remains one of the group's most popular songs. Dixieland Delight "Dixieland Delight" is a song written by Ronnie Rogers, and