Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street
The Twelfth Street Rag
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The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street presents jazz and popular music in the style of a mock classical concert. Its playful premise places New Orleans jazz in the setting of a formal chamber-music society, with announcer Milton Cross serving as the dignified master of ceremonies.
The program brings together musicians associated with traditional jazz and swing, framing their performances with concert-style introductions and commentary. The contrast between the polished language of a classical recital and the lively, syncopated music is central to the show’s character.
Listeners can expect a music-centered broadcast with a light comic touch: the ceremony is part of the fun, while the performances remain the main attraction. It offers an inviting blend of jazz, musical variety, and affectionate parody of highbrow concert conventions.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.