Elements of the traditional jazz funeral

Dirge - music of mourning, performed at close of funeral and accompanying casket to grave site. Examples:

• Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
• Sweet Sweet Spirit
• Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Hymn - music of meditation, performed at funeral or graveside. Examples:

• Just A Closer Walk With Thee
• We Shall Overcome
• Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
• In The Garden
• The Old Rugged Cross

March & Second Line - music of celebration following departure from the grave, with praise for the deceased and the living. Examples:

• When The Saints Go Marching In
• Oh, Didn’t He Ramble
• Muskrat Ramble
• Panama
• Fidgety Feet
• High Society
• South Rampart Street Parade
• Tailgate Ramble

Other Dixieland/Blues

• South Rampart Street Parade
• St. James Urgent Care Center
• Basin Street Blues
• Tin Roof Blues
• Ja Da

Party - more Dixieland, secular dance music, light jazz, ... At this point the Band of Praise’s work is essentially done; playing a few Dixieland tunes in the proper spirit if requested. Music for a continuing reception or party would be a separate booking, through Band of Praise or another.