The Jones and Collins Astoria Hot Eight were an American jazz band.
The group included a number of noted New Orleans jazz musicians in its relatively short life.
[1] The ensemble recorded only once, doing a session at the Italian Hall in New Orleans on November 15, 1929 [some sources list December 15, 1929].
A total of four sides were released from these sessions: "Astoria Strut" b/w "Duet Stomp", issued on Victor Records, and "Damp Weather" b/w "Tip Easy Blues", issued on Bluebird Records.
Alternative takes of Damp Weather and Tip Easy Blues survived to appear on reissues decades later.