Why it took the particular form it did in 19th-century New Orleans--the jazz funeral--is impossible to answer precisely. Black men found horns and drums and created a great music--a music that ...

But the most memorable track is ‘New Orleans Function’, which comprises the traditional funeral songs ‘Flee As A Bird’ and ‘O Didn’t He Ramble’. The young Armstrong knew funeral ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Kerry “Fatman” Hunter, who was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash on Mardi Gras Day. Around 12 a.m. on Tuesday ...