Herbert Nelson and Hosea London
Herbert Nelson and Hosea London Herbert Nelson and Hosea London Herbert Nelson and Hosea London Herbert Nelson and Hosea London

Herbert Nelson and Hosea London

Recorded November 1, 2023 Archived November 1, 2023 36:31 minutes
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Id: mby023256

Description

Bandmates and friends Herbert Nelson (72) and Hosea London (75) talk about their experiences as musicians in Mobile, Alabama and their time playing with the local Excelsior band, the city's oldest marching jazz band.

Subject Log / Time Code

1:10
Hosea London (HL) talks about meeting Herbert Nelson (HN) through the Excelsior band.
2:09
HN gives an overview of his life story, beginning with growing up in Mobile.
5:00
HL discusses his childhood in Florida and his early interest in music.
7:20
HN talks about first encountering music through church.
9:17
HN shares his memories of playing concerts at school.
13:12
HL talks about playing with the band at Mardi Gras parades, including a concert they played earlier in the day before recording.
15:06
HN recalls memories of seeing the band he is in now play as a kid.
19:02
HL shares that the band traveled to Washington, DC to receive a National Endowment for the Arts award at the Library of Congress.
21:18
HL talks about leading the band for 20 years and recruiting people to join.
22:50
The two discuss their views on tradition in the band and being the official band of the city of Mobile.
28:55
HL discusses his hopes of creating a physical space the house and preserve the band's history.
33:10
The two share their favorite memories of playing with the band.

Participants

  • Herbert Nelson
  • Hosea London

Recording Locations

Mardi Gras Park

Venue / Recording Kit

Initiatives