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Irma Thomas
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“The Soul Queen of New Orleans”
Irma Thomas first hit the charts in the 1950s as a teenager, today, she is hailed as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans." She continues to record well-produced albumsof new material, and fills clubs and concert halls aroundthe world. This is due both to her vaulting, churchy voice,and to her stage presence. Thomas radiates southern warmth, drawing audiences into her world and making them glad they came. She is completely at home on stage, and her manner has a casual ease and humor that is instantly engaging. Her sense of pacing and rhythmic inventive is the essence of soul. She can alwaysfind a surprising way to phrase against the pulse of the rhythm section, and the sheer emotional impact of hertechnique stamps her as a true product of the New Orleans music world.
Funky Mama Show
by David Brown
This week's edition of The Jazz Continuum celebrates Mother's Day with an energetic mix of soul-jazz, jazz-funk, R&B, and groove-oriented selections. The program opens with classic organ-driven tracks from saxophonist Lou Donaldson, funk pioneers The Meters, and organist Jimmy McGriff, laying the foundation for the show's rhythmic theme. As the sound evolves into 1970s jazz-funk, selections ...
Gabriel Yacoub, Roberta Flack, Holly Cole, Jowee Omicil and Allen Ginsberg
by Cliff Furnald
RootsWorld Radio slips between the cracks of jazz, folk and popular idioms this month with music from two artists we recently lost: Gabriel Yacoub from France and Roberta Flack. We'll also hear from Los Lobos (US), Jaune Toujours & Gangbe Brass Band (Belgium and Benin), Irma Thomas and Galactic (US), Adrian Quesada & Abraham Alexander (US), ...
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2023
by Geoff Anderson
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience Downtown Aspen Aspen, Colorado June 22-24, 2023 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has been around as a concept for a few decades now. The format and specific locations have changed over the years, but the basic idea remains the same: go to a beautiful mountain location and ...
April Songs -Soulful Singles - Lesser known '50s players!
by David Brown
This week on the Jazz Continuum, a set of April themed tunes from Sarah Vaughn to Anthony Braxton, soulful singles from Sugar Pie DeSanto to Irma Thomas, plus a swinging' set of lesser-known jazz men from the '50s and more. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club-Complete (Columbia) 01:00 Charlie ...
Feel Good Music Show
by David Brown
It's New Year's Eve here on the Jazz Continuum. Weather you're getting gussied up to go out, or laying low for the evening, we're here to present an evening of Feel-Good Music to keep you company. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club-Complete (Columbia) 00:30 Terry Pollard “Scrapple From ...
2022: The Year in Jazz
by Ken Franckling
Current events impacted the jazz world in significant ways throughout 2022. In its third year, the coronavirus pandemic continued to lurk in some settings, while others recovered in robust fashion. Russia's war on Ukraine was felt by musicians and triggered an outpouring of support for its victims. Initiatives to ensure greater equity in jazz advanced. The ...
Nostalgic for New Orleans: Brass Bands, Classic R&B, Trad and New Jazz
by David Brown
I'm nostalgic for New Orleans. Once my home, I just visited after 19 years. This week, R&B with Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Lee Dorsey, Ernie K-Doe & Professor Longhair. Then trad jazz with Panorama Jazz Band, Sidney Bechet and Louis Armstrong. We'll second line with the Panorama, Treme, Dirty Dozen and Rebirth Brass Bands, and much ...
JC Plays Pretty for You: Ballads, Blues, and Soulful Tunes
by David Brown
This week, The Jazz Continuum plays pretty for you. Ballads, blues, and soulful tunes from Vi Redd, Ben Webster, Joel Ross, Derek Bailey, Somi, Les McCann, and many more. Plus, a remembrance of pianist Jessica Williams. Playlist Joel Ross “Prayer" from The Parable of the Poet (Blue Note) 0:01:20 Randy Weston African Rhythms “Prayer ...
The New Orleans Collection: Love Is The Foundation
By Irma Thomas
Label: Newvelle Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Side A: My Love Is; I Don't Know; It's Too Late; Picture On The Wall; Perfidia
Side B: So Long; Don't Go To Strangers; Love Is The Foundation; Crying Eyes; Second Chance;
Our Day Will Come
