Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra - Okeh 8198 (1925)

Here are two of the first three sides recorded by Oscar "Papa" Celestin's group. (The other is on Okeh 8215)

Oscar Celestin c, dir / "Kid Shots" Madison c / William Ridgley tb / Willard Thoumy cl, as / ts / Manuel Manetta p / John Marrero bj / Simon Marrero sb / Abby Foster d, sw.

Recorded in New Orleans on January 23, 1925.

The Herald (New Orleans, Louisiana)

November 10, 1921

Clarion News (Opelousas, Louisiana)

May 12, 1923

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Rafael Hernandes Y Su Orquesta Del Grillon - Victor 75248 (1936)

Unfortunately, Victor's ledgers have been lost so the recording date and personnel are either estimates.

May have been recorded in Mexico City in March of 1936.

The Palm Beach Post (West Palm Beach, FL) 

Mar 11, 1934

The Montgomery (AL) Advertiser

May 5, 1940