NEW ORLEANS — Jimmy Maxwell, best known for his celebrated performances at Mardi Gras balls, died on Feb. 29, according to NOLA.com. The Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra performed at 15 to 20 balls each year, ...
Jimmy Maxwell, the bandleader and conductor whose orchestra performed around the world and was well-known for playing at New Orleans Carnival balls, died Feb. 29. He was 70. For the past four decades, ...