The real Dukes of Dixieland

www.assuntoduke...
Ed Sullivan Show 1958

[@user-cz5ys2rp9b]

Given the time frame, these men possibly saw WW1 or WW2, respect to you for FAB music!

[@user-cz5ys2rp9b]

Each one of these gentlemen is a sir! Nothing less!

[@jaimeboetsch]

Hace más de 50 años, mi madre viajó a USA. Como regalo le pedí un disco (LP) de jazz tradicional y, así, conocí a los Dukes. Es increíble, que después de más de medio siglo pueda verlos en acción...

[@bobblowhard8823]

These dudes can jam!

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

When I was in the 4th grade my DAD took me to see the DUKES OF DIXIELAND and right after he bought me a trombone! A few yeas later the BEATLES were on ED SULLIVAN and I wanted a guitar! I still love this music and I still have my trombone but I play guitar and piano! LOVE THIS OLD FOOTAGE of them as it brings back an old beautiful memory! thanks

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for being a fan of the Assunto Dukes and for sharing your memory with us.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

My pleasure! My DAD BTW is 97 and was listening to the DUKES last night! haha

[@deanoassunto4118]

Tell I said thanks.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Sure will. Hey check out my music here if you feel like it as all my tunes are free on you tube and I have over 125 tracks. I have 3 trombone tunes too: YOUR LOVE FOR ME - IN FLIGHT - and LAND ON YOUR FEET all feature the TROMBONE which I still love! LAND ON YOUR FEET has 2 versions so look for the one where I am with my guitar outside!

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks I'll be sure to check it out.

[@medeainparis]

Hi Deano, I am sitting here in San Francisco with Pat Yankee who is telling me about how honored she was to have the Dukes in the audience on opening night for her gig at the Riveria Hotel in Vegas with her band, Pat Yankee and Her Sinners. Small world. Thank you so much for posting this. I am writing Pat's biography and having this extra dimension really brings the story alive. Headed to your FB page next! Thank you.

[@deanoassunto4118]

That's great hope you enjoy our FB page facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/

[@happyhippie556]

I saw the Dukes many times as a child, as my Uncle Harold Cooper played clarinet with them for many years; he was my father Howard Cooper's twin brother. I am so glad you put this great and timeless music on here! Thanks, Deano! It really takes me back.

[@deanoassunto4118]

I remember Harold very well. He was in the band in the mid 50's for a few years then again in the early 70's up until the time of my dad's death in Feb. 1974. We have a facebook page you may enjoy facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/# plus a website www.thedukesofdixieland.com

[@Clarinetroad]

That looks like Jack Maheu on clarinet, not Harold Cooper.

[@happyhippie556]

On that particular video, it isn't Uncle Harold. He played with them off and on from the 50's through the 70's. He is not on every album they made.

[@kourosll]

En effet !

[@kourosll]

En effet, je pense qu'il s'agit de Jack Maheu !

[@JeroneHillMusic]

What a great band! I totally love those old "Audio Fidelity" records and it's nice to see this footage from "The Ed Sullivan Show". I've learned a lot from listening to the original "Dukes Of Dixieland". Thank you for sharing!

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks Jeroen....we also have a Facebook page you might enjoy with more videos and photos.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Deano Assunto Oops it helps if I tell you what it's called.... The Original Dukes of Dixieland.

[@JeroneHillMusic]

I'm already liking your facebook page. And i really do like it! Are you related to Frank, Fred and Jac Assunto? In that case, you should be very proud. :D

[@deanoassunto4118]

Jeroen de Heuvel Yes Jeroen my father was Frank. He had 4 children and I am his third and very proud to say so. We also have a web-site www.thedukesofdixieland.com and I'd want to thank you for your appreciation of their music and talent. By the way I live in the New Orleans, LA area and I'm the Vice President of the New Orleans Jazz Club that dates back to 1948.

[@speedyneutrino1729]

I first heard the Dukes in 1955 when I was still in high school and was just astonished. I was in the high school band and played tenor sax at the time. I've enjoyed their music from that day to this..and I'm 72 years old...They brought me a lot pleasure over the years. The best there ever was.

[@speedyneutrino1729]

I first became aware of the Dukes in the late 50's when I was still in high school. I played the sax in our high school band and it helped me appreciate the musicianship displayed by these amazing guys....I'm an old man now and I STILL love the DUKES ! I mean the REAL Dukes, not poseurs who came later.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for being a fan and sharing your memory with the Assunto Family. Check us out on FaceBook "The Original Dukes of Dixieland" I've been posting all kinds of stuff there you'll probably enjoy.

[@peterritchie2990]

Me too! I played clarinet and sax in the late 50's I had one Dukes LP and rushed home from school in northern Ontario daily to listen to the Dukes. Loved these boys! Still do.

[@dragovanukic4716]

Sjajno!

[@gpproductionz]

Great Video! My great grandfather was Matty Matlock. I see that a couple of his bandmates worked with them too!

[@deanoassunto4118]

Glad you like this one...we also have a FB page with more videos, music and pictures you might enjoy. facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/?ref=page_internal

[@carolmarker1624]

Had fun with ur parents when we were young!! Hubby Dr. Bernie was huge fan too and close friends. Still have original l.p. remember?

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for sharing that Carol.

[@ghart56]

Hi Deano, The Assuntos' is the real deal when it comes to the Dukes. Thank you for putting all the great Dixieland on youtube.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Glad you are enjoying every thing and thanks for being a fan. We have a facebook page you may enjoy facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/# plus a website www.thedukesofdixieland.com

[@nikolayyanev5222]

They are Great,Brilliant,Amazing...

[@TheZackBriggs]

I really dig the driving sound of this band. The trumpet player has a wonderful and unique style. I like how in many of the tunes this band plays, the trumpet player ends each song in similar fashion. Hard to explain what I mean but as of the trumpet trills the last note. Duke Heitger seems like he models his style after the trumpet player in this band.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks Zack for appreciating my fathers trumpet playing. More can be found on our FB page... The Original Dukes of Dixieland and on our web site www.thedukesofdixieland.com

[@victormora8391]

Saw the Dukes in San Antonio, Tx. three times in the early sixties. As a former trumpet player I could very much admire Frank Assuntos' approach to the trumpet. I in particular loved the way he had mastered the lip trill!

[@m.josepiruizdecastaneda4229]

Excelente.

[@lertyuis6484]

Man! That trombone!!

[@deanoassunto4118]

Glad you like it...he was a "one of a kind". Visit our FaceBook page for more. facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for being a fan of The Real Dukes of Dixieland 'ge'. You can see more on our Facebook page, The Original Dukes of Dixieland or our web-site www.thedukesofdixieland.com

[@alneroda1513]

Please God, bring us another tailgate trombone man half as good as Freddie.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Glad you like it...he was a "one of a kind". Visit our FaceBook page for more. facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/

[@thomassmith5400]

Won't you come home, bill bailey, won't you come home I've moaned the whole night long I'll do the cookin', honey, I'll pay the rent I know I done you wrong You remember that rainy evenin' I threw you out....with nothin' but a fine tooth comb Ya, I know I'm to blame, now... ain't it a shame Bill bailey, won't you please come home Won't you come home, bill bailey, won't you come on home I've moaned that whole day long I'll do all the cookin' honey, I'll even pay the rent I know, that I have done you, oh so, wrong You remember that rainy evenin' I throwed you out, with nothin but a fine tooth comb I know I'm to blame, now... ain't it a shame So baby, won't you please come I said now, won't you please come Bill bailey, won't you please.... come on home

[@deanoassunto4118]

DON'T BE CONFUSED...It is a fact that Frank and Freddie Assunto created and led the #1 Jazz Band in America from the early 1950's through early 1974 known as The Dukes of Dixieland. They played and recorded with all the greats of their time and also appeared on numerous TV shows from the 1950's through the 1960's. Their untimely deaths, Freddie in 1966 (36) and Frank in 1974 (42), ended the reign of the Dukes of Dixieland. Decades later, on June 15, 2000, the Estate of Frank Assunto was forced to bring legal action to prevent the unauthorized use of the Assunto Brothers' musical legacy and accomplishments by various individuals and/or entities. The facts of this case are public record in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division "E," Case # 2000-9440.So now the fact is very straight forward, after Frank Assunto's death in 1974, no one using the Assunto legacy or the name Dukes of Dixieland has ever had any connection to the Assunto Brothers or their Dukes of Dixieland (even though in the past it had been advertised otherwise). As such, the Assunto Family regrets if anyone has been misled in any way as we have no control over the actions of others. We can only hope that after the conclusion of our legal actions which ended in October 2011, there should be no further confusion or misrepresentation of the Assunto Brothers or their Dukes of Dixieland. If by chance after October 2011 you feel you've been misled in anyway please feel free to contact the Assunto Family.God Bless and Thank You for being a fan of the Original Dukes of Dixieland and the Assunto Family.

[@july8xx]

My first Dukes album was At the Jazz Band Ball, which I played so many times that I finally wore it out just listening and learning to play the drums along with the record. Your family has given me many hours of enjoyment. Thank You.

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for sharing that and for being a fan of the Assunto music. We have a facebook page you may enjoy facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/# plus a website www.thedukesofdixieland.com

[@lespeate1906]

Don't forget Papa Jac and that gorgeous wife who did the vocals! I've got "Closer walk" by the Dukes recorded for my funeral (not long now - I'm 88!) And don't say true jazz can't be easy listening!

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks Les for being a fan. Freddie was the oldest son of PaPa Jac, they both played trombone and it was Freddie's wife Betty "the Duchess" who sang in the band in their early years. We have a FaceBook page that you would probably enjoy... facebook.com/therealdukesofdixieland/?ref=page_internal

[@johnderby8921]

Great band! Did the banjo player fall into the piano or just leave? NH

[@deanoassunto4118]

He quickly changed over to trombone. That would be PaPa Jac Assunto father of the other trombone player and trumpet player, Freddie and Frank Assunto.

[@bayonnetenor]

Did i miss something, or did Ed forget to mention the name of the band?

[@deanoassunto4118]

May have been edited out.

[@chiefo2507]

What song are they playing in this?

[@deanoassunto4118]

Starts with Bill Bailey then goes into Tiger Rag.

[@bayonnetenor]

We lost the Assuntos way too soon

[@deanoassunto4118]

So true but they sure did leave a hell of a great legacy.

[@casettaincanada6021]

How it is called this song?

[@deanoassunto4118]

It's been called "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" since it was first published in 1902. It has been performed by many other artist such as Ella Fitzgerald also.

[@deanoassunto4118]

This among other reasons is why it's time to celebrate and share the Assunto musical legacy by forming the first legitimate group to do so.... facebook.com/The-Assunto-Dukes-a-Dixieland-Tribute-to-Frank-Freddie-Assunto-609503662748095/

[@andriesschoneveld320]

I dont like the trombone.

[@wanawara111]

Тромбонист никудышный. На нем только воду возить....

[@deanoassunto4118]

Thanks for a reply hope it was a good one...there's no translation to English.