traditional jazz, tuba (bass) line and harmony, “Milenburg Joys“(1923), solo tuba. (St. Petersburg Tuba , B-flat). Music: Jelly Roll Morton, Leon Rappolo, Paul Mares. Lyrics: Walter Merlose. Recording session for CD “Moscow Ragtime Band“ 2017. Milneburg was a popular resort area on Lake Ponchartrain thru the ’teens & 20’s. Many New Orleans musicians player regularly there at Boudio’s, Guarella’s, etc. It ended when the WPA put in a seawall in the mid-30’s. A printing error titled this tune “Milenburg“ Joys
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