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Algiers in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

"Papa" Jack Laine

1873-1966

— Jazz Walk of Fame —

 
 
"Papa" Jack Laine Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022
1. "Papa" Jack Laine Marker
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Jack Laine on drums, Jules Reiner-Piano, Herman Ragas-Brass. Seated on piano Alfred Laine, George Brunies, Charlie Cordella.
"Papa" Laine interviewed by Richard B. Allen at a College Jazz Lecture on April 30, 1964.
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"Papa" Laine's Reliance Band in 1910. L-R Manuel Mello, Alcide Nunez, Leonce Mello, Alfred Laine, Chink Martin, Mike Stevens, Seated Jack "Papa" Laine.
In the 1890s the Reliance Band became a favorite at Carnival parades.
 
Erected by New Orleans Jazz Centennial.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEntertainment.
 
Location. 29° 56.778′ N, 90° 3.291′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Algiers. It is on Homer Street near Brooklyn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Homer St, New Orleans LA 70114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Nick LaRocca (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Manetta (a few steps from this marker); Humphrey Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Freddie Keppard (within shouting distance of this
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marker); Dolly Marie Douroux Adams (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Jelly Roll" Morton (about 500 feet away); Al Hirt (about 600 feet away); "King" Oliver (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
 
More about this marker. Part of the Robert Nims Jazz Walk of Fame & the New Orleans Jazz Centennial Celebration. Markers are lamp post shades, located on the Mississippi River Trail, on top of Levee, at northern terminus of Delaronde Street
 
"Papa" Jack Laine Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022
2. "Papa" Jack Laine Marker
Panel 3
"Papa" Jack Laine Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 5, 2022
3. "Papa" Jack Laine Marker
Panel 4
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
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Jun. 14, 2026