Algiers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Manetta Residence
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2020
1. Manetta Residence Marker
Manuel “Fess” Manetta (1889-1969), pianist, violinist, trombonist, trumpeter, saxophonist, and teacher, lived here at 331 Alix Street from 1913 until 1923. He played in bands with Buddy Bolden, Frank Duson, Edward Clem, Tom Albert, Papa Celestin, Joe Howard, and Manuel Perez, and was a solo pianist in Willie Piazza's on Basin Street. He was a well respected teacher, and could play trumpet and trombone at the same time.
Erected 2002 by N.O. Jazz Commission, Preservation Resource Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 29° 57.084′ N, 90° 3.111′ W. Marker is in Algiers, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is on Alix Street east of Seguin Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Alix Street, New Orleans LA 70114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brownlee Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sidney Bechet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry "Red" Allen (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Boswell Sisters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Armstrong (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marcour Residence
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More about this marker. Alix Street is one way east at this location.
Private Residence
Also see . . .
1. PRC Webpage on this location. (Submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
2. Wikipedia Entry for Manuel Manetta. (Submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2020
2. Manetta Residence Marker
Marker can be seen on front porch
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
