Bourbon Street Parade

Bourbon Street Parade is a popular jazz song written by drummer Paul Barbarin in 1949. The song is an example of how early marching bands influenced New Orleans jazz. It has become a Dixieland classic and New Orleans Jazz standard.

It is often performed as part of "Second line" parades in New Orleans. This song was performed by Paul Barbarin & His New Orleans Jazz Band. The melody of Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey can be played simultaneously with Bourbon Street Parade and makes a pleasing counterpoint. From 1954 till the end of his career, Bourbon Street Parade was the signature song of every concert of the Chris Barber Jazz Band.

Notable recordings

 * Louis Armstrong
 * Lucien Barbarin
 * Chris Barber
 * James Chirillo
 * Harry Connick Jr
 * Louis Cottrell, Jr
 * Dukes of Dixieland
 * Al Hirt
 * The Hot Sardines
 * Wynton Marsalis
 * Preservation Hall Jazz Band
 * Wilbur de Paris (recorded 1952)