Of course there are a few other things that have influenced New Orleans in the more modern era. The government, notably during the early 20th century has been famously corrupt and bribe oriented. Today, some say, just like the chicory in the coffee, the french in the cuisine and the party atmosphere, things come to this city and take up roost, and not much has changed during these hundred years. This looseness of political office morals has had the city deep in prostitutes, party times, bootlegging, and the requisit music that accompanies it. The New Orleans style jazz bands, often young, hungry and wildly talented, can be heard throughout the city, as well as many a man and lady singing the blues. Traditionally, the New Orleans style of jazz, with Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and
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