Olympia Brass Band

The Olympia Brass Band is a New Orleans jazz brass band. The first "Olympia Brass Band" was active from the late 19th century to around World War I. The most famous member was Freddie Keppard. In 1958, saxophonist Harold Dejan, leader of the 2nd unit of the Eureka Brass Band, split off to form the current Olympia, reviving the historic name. The band had a notable part in the 1973 James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" where they lead a funeral march for a freshly assassinated victim. Read more on Last.fm

Olympia Brass Band has 2 songs that have been featured in movies like Blue Vinyl and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. What is your favorite song by Olympia Brass Band?

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