French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
J&M Recording Studio
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 25, 2020
1. J&M Recording Studio Marker
From 1947-1956. J&M Studios, owned and operated by Cosimo Matassa, produced the records that helped give birth to rock and roll. Along with producer and arranger Dave Bartholomew, Matassa recorded sessions by pioneers Fats Domino, Little Richard, Bartholomew, Professor Longhair, Smiley Lewis, Lloyd Price, Roy Brown, and Shirley and Lee, among many others.
Erected by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 29° 57.72′ N, 90° 4.014′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on North Rampart Street east of St. Ann Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 840 North Rampart Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Recording Studio of Cosimo Matassa (here, next to this marker); Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sidney Joseph Bechet (about 500 feet away); Congo Square (about 600 feet away); St. Peter Guest House (about 800 feet away); Dupaquier House
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More about this marker. Known currently as the Ramp Art Gallery
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 25, 2020
2. J&M Recording Studio Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
