The Brunies family produced a prodigious infusion of talent into the New Orleans jazz scene with Richie, Henry, Merritt, Abbie, Rudy, Data and George. This CD follows the recording careers of Merritt and Henry after they settled into the Chicago area. Several other New Orleans' groups are heard here also, including Johnny De Droit, Papalia & His Orchestra, Brownlee's Orchestra of New Orleans, Scranton Sirens Orchestra, New Orleans Owls, Ellis Stratakos & His Jung Hotel Orchestra.