Gumbo

Jazz This Week: Dave Holland Quintet, Jeremy Davenport, "Funky Dog Gumbo Ball," Bosman Twins, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 30, 2013

This week's picks in live jazz and creative music around St. Louis include a multi-night gig featuring one of the top small groups in modern jazz, the return of a local “favorite son" to headline at one of our town's most prestigious concert venues, and much more. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, bassist Dave Holland and his quintet open a four-night engagement continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Generally acknowledged as one of the best working bands ...
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One Track Mind: Rebirth Brass Band, "Shrimp and Gumbo" (2011)

Source: Something Else!
July 18, 2011

Rebirth Brass Band comes out hotter than a pistol on “Shrimp and Gumbo," another in the long line of lip-smacking New Orleans songs about food, yet there remains an underlying theme of musicianship. As with its original version, written by legendary Fats Domino producer Dave Bartholomew, the song bears little resemblance to any Bourbon Street cliche—instead shivering, clattering and shaking with a Creole-inspired island flare. Trumpeter Glen Andrews and Co. expertly revive that cool-rocking mambo beat, updating the track with ...
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Boston Horns Release New Album, "Shibuya Gumbo"

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2008

Boston, MA - Shibuya Gumbo, the new album by The Boston Horns, was released in December. The new album features tracks with Barrence Whitfield on vocals, Sam Kininger on alto sax, and Yahuba Garcia on percussion.

The Boston Horns is led by Garret Savluk and Henley Douglas Jr., former front men of the Heavy Metal Horns. Over the course of 20 years, they've collaborated and toured with a wide range of artists including Tower of Power, Extreme, Johnny A., Shawn ...
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N'Awlins Gumbo Kings - UFO Saloon

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

UFO Saloon - with Special Guest Dr. John This sophomore outing for the N'Awlins Gumbo Kings brings us UFO Saloon serving up another helping of New Orleans-style fare along with some tasty side dishes that will send you out of this world! On UFO Saloon, the N'Awlins Gumbo Kings team up with their good friend Dr. John for another pot of gumbo and a tour of the Big Easy's musical heritage.

With thirteen incredible tracks that ...
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