Excelsior Band

142 years young! Grab your black cap and necktie— we're talking all about Mobile's legendary Excelsior Band. The country's oldest marching jazz band is led by Hosea London. He chats with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about preserving that beautiful, traditional jazz sound! Plus, the big beach debate (Gulf Shores vs Orange Beach), what's an acceptable dish for a potluck in the Port City and how the Yellowhammer State can make some progress.

In today's episode of StoryCorps, Hosea London and Herbert Nelson talk about how they first joined the historic Excelsior Band. They emphasize the importance of maintaining and memorializing the band's traditions so that they may last for the generations to come.