Don't Forget to Mess Around / I'm Gonna Gitcha

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Featuring the legendary ensemble in high spirits, this session highlights a brilliant, driving cornet performance alongside humorous, rhythmic vocal interjections. The bandleader's transition toward featuring himself as a prominent, charismatic vocalist fundamentally changed the trajectory of the group's appeal. The tracks maintain the collective New Orleans polyphony while undeniably spotlighting the era's most important soloist.