Results for "Leroy Jones"

New Harry Connick Jr. Album

September 22, 2009

Over the past two decades, Harry Connick, Jr. has taken a very hands-on approach to his recording career. The multi-talented Connick has called the shots at the numerous phases of his album projects--writing original material or picking songs, choosing the ensemble settings and writing arrangements, singing and playing piano, and with the aid of co-producer and ...

Leroy Jones Reassembles the Fairview Brass Band for a Special Concert at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2009

March 31, 2009

This historic event, taking place at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, will reunite one of the most important brass bands in New Orleans' brass band history. The Fairview Baptist Church Christian Marching Band was founded in 1970, and was the brainchild of reverend Andrew Darby, pastor of the Fairview Baptist Church. Reverend Darby ...

Leroy Jones on Abc26/Wgno's "Good Morning New Orleans"

March 17, 2009

Leroy Jones will be performing on ABC26/WGNO's “Good Morning New Orleans" show tomorrow morning Wednesday March 18 between 6:15 and 7:00 AM. The band will consist of Leroy Jones, Todd Duke, Mitchell Player, and Bunchy Johnson and they will be performing songs from Leroy's new album “Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze". The CD was released on ...

Leroy Jones Nominated for 21st Big Easy Entertainment Awards

March 16, 2009

Leroy Jones has been nominated for "Best Traditional Jazz" in the 21st Big Easy Entertainment Awards. The Big Easy Awards are New Orleans' premier event honoring the musical and theatrical talent of a city world renowned forits outstanding performing arts. A combination of the Grammys and the Tonys in style, 45+ awards are presented to local ...

Trumpeter Leroy Jones Interviewed at AAJ

October 7, 2008

While New Orleans may not be as popular as some of her sisters to the North, her personality and charm are second to none. She is as diversified as the people who live within her boundaries. hether times are hard or happy, joyful or mournful, she always has a song in her heart that she is ...

Leroy Jones: A New Orleans State of Mind

by Trish Richardson
October 7, 2008

“I'm not sure but I think all music comes from New Orleans.“--Lee DorseyWhile New Orleans may not be as popular as some of her sisters to the North, her personality and charm are second to none. She is as diversified as the people who live within her boundaries. Though she is indelibly ...

Bourbon Street Parade

Featuring the music of Leroy Jones
Duration: 6:04
February 3, 2008

Leroy Jones at The Living Room

by Ian Patterson
October 15, 2006

Leroy Jones at The Living Room Sheraton Grande, Bangkok September 28, 2006 The Living Room is an odd-looking place. It resembles the bridge on the Enterprise from Star Trek, with its circular form; the seating arrangements are not dissimilar either and then there is the big window, although instead of dark ...

Leroy Jones' New Romantic Album "Sweeter Than a Summer Breeze"

March 5, 2009

"His trumpet sings with gorgeous flawlessness above the enriching string arrangements." --Geraldine Wyckoff, LA Weekly Sweeter Than a Summer Breeze Leroy Jones’ Lush New Album Features Romantic Ballads Perfect for the Times During tough times there's nothing more important than love, relationships and romance – and New Orleans trumpet legend Leroy Jones has created ...