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1974 – This picture of Marshall Lawrence’s Orchestra was taken just prior to its nine-state tour in 1936. The members of the orchestra are (front row, from left) Etienne Placide, trombone; Roland Arceneaux, first trumpet; Gilfred Duhe, second trumpet; Marshall Lawrence, orchestra leader and violin; Jimmy Rainy, banjo; Herbert Triche, third alto saxophone; Marshall Lawrence, Jr., first alto saxophone; (back row) Charlie Lewis, drummer; Edward Hall, bass volin; and Katherine Arceneaux, piano and singer.