Orpheum Theater
Status: Closed
Parish: Orleans
Location: New Orleans
From the New Orleans Jazz History Lafayette Square and Business District Walking Tour brochure: 129 University Place: “The Orpheum Circuit Co. moved to this location in 1921 from the 300 block of St. Charles. It was designed by nationally noted architect J. Albert Lansberg, assisted by local architect Sam Stone, Jr. Conductor Emile Tosso’s Orpheum Symphony Orchestra featured many jazz musicians, including cornetist Johnny Dedroit. The later house band also had jazz musicians including trumpeter Howard Reed, trombonist Jac Assunto and saxophonist Al Gallodoro.” : 1921: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88064020/1921-01-27/ed-1/seq-10/
