John Robechaux

John Robechaux, in English texts frequently Robichaux (January 16, 1866, Thibodaux - 1939, New Orleans) was a conductor of traditional jazz orchestra, drummer and violinist, originally from New Orleans (Louisiana, USA). ), which gained fame and fame, at the beginning of the 20th century, in the era of jazz formation. His first known band was formed in 1895 and he was performing regularly in his hometown, especially at Lincoln Park Theater, until 1900. The band consisted of James Williams (cornet), Ed Cornish (trombone), George Baquet and Lorenzo Tio (clarinets), Buddy Scott (guitar), Henry Kimball (bass) and Dee Dee Chandler (drums).

Later, he organized successive versions of his band, until 1923. In it acted, among others, John Lindsay (trombone) and Zutty Singleton (drums). It was one of the first orchestras of true renown in New Orleans and used to play in local frequented by the Creole high bourgeoisie, reason why its style was much more refined and less hot that of the majority of the contemporary bands. >

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