Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Kenner Community Band
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016
1. Kenner Community Band Marker
Kenner Community Band was organized in 1944 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart and Rodney Jones. Band was under the direction of Maestro Wilson.
In 1960, renowned drummer and singer Joseph Williams organized his band, Big Joe Williams & The Rhythm Play Boys.
The Kenner City Council passed a resolution on October 2, 2003 recognizing the historical significance of the band.
Original Band Members
Floyd Allen
Horace Allen
Joseph Allen
Thelma Green Allen
Ella Mae Anderson
Ocie Bell
Benjamin Bijole
Grant Dennison, Jr.
Isaac Dukes
Ann Jones Harvey
Irma Stewart Harvey
Anna Price Hucthinson
Armand James
John James
Jack Johnson, Jr.
Theodoria Dennison Johnson
Jean Price Jones
Steve Joseph Jr.
Junior "Cheeky" Price
Donald Stewart
Henry Stewart III
Louis Stewart Jr.
Willie Thomas
Eugene Ursin
John Upton
Joseph Williams
Herman Wilson
Lois Tucker Williams
Names of 2005 Kenner City Officials
Erected 2006 by City Of Kenner.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 29° 58.473′ N, 90° 14.863′ W. Marker is in Kenner
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kenner White Sox (here, next to this marker); Kennerettes Civic and Social Club, Inc. (here, next to this marker); Henry "Teddy" Stewart (here, next to this marker); Swans Club, Inc (here, next to this marker); Kenner Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flight 759 Memorial (about 500 feet away); Cannes Brûlées (about 500 feet away); La Salle's Landing (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016
2. Kenner Community Band Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016
3. Kenner Community Band Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2016. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
