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 Historic District in the 1920s and the 1940s. Dixieland was accorded historic district status by the Lakeland City Commission in 1993. Lakeland issued regulations to preserve the heritage of Dixieland in the 1990s. Restoration efforts continue. Dixieland Historic District The Dixieland Historic District is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on December 23, 1994) located in Lakeland, Florida. The district is bounded by Walnut Street, Florida Avenue, Lake Hunter, Hartsell Avenue and Belvedere Street. It contains 556 historic buildings. The Dixieland Historic District in Lakeland, Florida was originally an area of 160 acres that was developed by Henry B. Carter and