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Randal Despommier: South
by Dan Bilawsky
Growing up in Metairie, Louisiana--a mere six miles from New Orleans--alto saxophonist Randal Despommier's formative experiences were rooted in the Crescent City's fertile sonic soil. A stone's throw away from the action, he was able to cut his teeth on the local scene(s) and put his horn to good use in Mardi Gras parades. In addition, and in some of those instances, he learned a great deal by watching and musically interacting with his father, Phil Despommier--a pupil of NOLA ...
Continue ReadingNorman Brown: Let's Get Away
by La-Faithia White
Norman Brown is an American smooth jazz guitarist and singer. Brown's style is contemporary, with a soul-jazz rhythmic storytelling vibe. His interest in guitar began at age eight, after discovering his brother's acoustic six-string. Brown's own take on the perfect getaway involves “a joyful and peaceful mental state, surrounded by companionship in an atmosphere of inspiration and beauty that is illustrated by the colors of nature." Each song delivers the genius of Brown's playing while giving attention to the fusion ...
Continue ReadingDr John: Things Happen That Way
by Chris May
Interviewing the late Dr John aka The Night Tripper aka Dr John Creaux aka Mac Rebennack was a pleasure. Witty, erudite and b.s. free, he was reliably good copy. On one occasion he was an hour late and obviously, totally and spectacularly off his face. “If I nod out," he said, “kick me on the shin." The doctor was in... and out. Things Happen That Way has turned out to be Dr John's last recorded studio album, ...
Continue ReadingMaria Muldaur: Yes We Can!
by AAJ Italy Staff
A prima vista il nuovo CD di Maria Muldaur pare essere uno slogan elettorale pro Barack Obama. Quel Yes We Can che da almeno un anno è risuonato in tanti modi (e anche nella versione tutta italiana) e che tanta fortuna ha portato al 44esimo presidente degli Stati Uniti. Ma non è così, almeno. Sì perché, la Muldaur un po' di esperienza, dopo oltre una trentina di dischi, se l'è fatta. Basta con le canzoni di amore & sesso, all'improvviso ...
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