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Ten Terrific Sax Plus Organ Combinations
by Artur Moral
OK, maybe the electric guitar was its first and most celebrated love affair, but the organ's alliances with the saxophone's family members are undoubtedly among the richest musical combinations, both in terms of sound and the intense interrelationships that typically develop in such encounters. Whether it be a tenor with a Hammond, a soprano with an ...
New Orleans Soul Singer Mia Borders Returns With Fiery New Album Featuring Meters Legend George Porter Jr.
Renowned New Orleans songwriter, vocalist, and producer Mia Borders announces her highly anticipated new album, Firewalker, arriving on Blaxican Records on August 30, 2024. Borders brings the heat on Firewalker, a collection of soul-stirring originals showcasing her powerhouse vocals and a deep connection to the rich musical heritage of her hometown. The album's lead single “Firewalker” ...
Benny Jones: Jazz History & More
by Thomas Cole
I was born and raised in the 6th Ward, which is called Tremé these days but these days I live near the Fairgrounds. My father was in the Eureka Brass Band and was very good friends with bot the Humphrey brothers--Willie and Percy. They had all played in different bands together as well as at Preservation ...
2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
by Mark Robbins
The first thing a first time attendee to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival learns is that no matter how much planning is put into creating a schedule so no favorite acts are missed is impossible. The festival, celebrating its 54th birthday, runs the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. Historically ...
Clint Maedgen: Life Before & With Preservation Hall
by Thomas Cole
My first memories of listening to music as a kid? I was probably listening to Fats Domino and rock 'n' roll on the radio. The power of AM radio at that time in the '70s was a huge foundational influence on me, as it has been for a lot of people in those days. And sittin' ...
Johnny Vidacovich: Magnet In The Middle
by Thomas Cole
The ever changing cast of the Johnny Vidacovich Trio defies the meaning of that word--trio . Historically, jazz trios with a drummer in the middle have included such notables as Art Blakey, Gene Krupa and Max Roach but none of those groups changed cast members on a weekly basis or deviated very far from what they ...
Jazzascona Holds Its 39th Festival Edition From June 22-july 1 In Ascona, Switzerland With Stefano Di Battista Presenting A Tribute To Ennio Morricone, Adonis Rose & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Featuring China Moses, And More
After a much-appreciated post-pandemic edition that highlighted the official partnership between New Orleans and Ascona, JazzAscona looks forward with renewed momentum and optimism to its 39th edition from June 22 to July 1, 2023, which offers a rich program with approximately 300 concerts and 270 invited artists, with over seventy musicians coming directly from New Orleans. ...
Or Shovaly Plus Release 'Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum' — Groove is at the heart of New Orleans-based guitarist’s debut EP
It almost doesn’t matter whether guitarist Or Shovaly is composing music, arranging music, playing music, thinking about music, or talking about music. One point remains: Groove is at the heart and the guiding star of Or Shovaly’s music, including and especially the debut recording of his band Or Shovaly Plus, Live at the New Orleans Jazz ...
Facing West's Debut Celebrates Music, The Road, And Camaraderie
Facing West: a title evocative and rich with symbolism of discovery and stepping across the precipice of greatness. Indeed, a more apt encapsulation of the music and personnel of this chordless quartet would be difficult to find as they stride forward, music freshly invigorated by their US tour, to create their debut album. With the band ...
About Eric Siereveld
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Eric Siereveld
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For over 25 years, trumpeter Eric Siereveld has built a reputation as a multifaceted performer, composer and educator. Deeply influenced by the hard bop/post bop tradition, his compositions and improvisations are historically rooted and refreshingly modern. He is the leader of the Organic Quintet, a fresh take on the classic organ jazz quintets of the 1960’s. This group features NYC guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg, Indianapolis organist Steve Snyder, Madison based tenor saxophonist Tony Barba and Milwaukee drummer Mitch Shiner. Their debut recording features all original compositions from the pen of Siereveld and Kreisberg
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