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The Dukes Play Real New Orleans Dixieland
by Daniel Kassell
Although trumpeter Frankie Assunto and his brothers founded the six-member DUKES OF DIXIELAND 50 years ago drummer leader, Richard “Dickie" Taylor keeps the beat fresh and alive with the seminal rhythms of the New Orleans back-beat. Most evenings you can enjoy THE DUKES aboard the Steamboat Natchez unless they are on the road as they have ...
Mike Clark's "Prescription Renewal:" Live at the New Orleans "House of Blues"
by Glenn Astarita
Only three days after terrorists attacked American soil, drummer, Mike Clark and his “Prescription Renewal” outfit decided to proceed with their scheduled performance at New Orleans’ “House of Blues.” Naturally, the tragic chain of events managed to cast a spell on this altogether festive tourist town, yet the musicians garnered a surprisingly strong turnout, given the ...
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Fest
by Sandy Ingham
Jazzfest XXXIII is now in the books down in New Orleans. For me, it was number XV, so I've been there, done that, and can't wait to do it all again. Anyone who doesn't have a ball at this annual celebration of the music, the food and the people of this joyful city needs to check ...
2002 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
by AAJ Staff
By Mark Saluke (Photos by John Larson ) While the sun attempted to scorch the fans, it only fueled the vibes at the 2002 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Regardless of the record-high temperatures, this year’s Jazz Fest once again delivered an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz, reggae, gospel and funk to Cajun, ...
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2003
by Sandy Ingham
There's a song about Jazzfest that the Pfister Sisters sang on opening day of this year's expanded eight-day extravaganza down in New Orleans. It's called “Down at the Jazzfest," and it's way better than the Dave Bartholomew-penned ditty “Jazzfest Time in New Orleans" that WWOZ, the indispensable NPR outlet, has christened as the festival theme. The ...
Various Artists: Deacon John's Jump Blues: Celebrating New Orleans Music
by Tod Smith
From the opening salvos of Ray Charles’ “Jumpin’ In the Morning" to the closing notes of Jimmie Cox’ “Nobody Knows You," it is easy to hear that Deacon John’s Jump Blues is an unadulterated celebration of New Orleans’ own brand of rhythm and blues. This blend of gospel, blues, soul and of course jazz, is music ...
Henri Smith: New Orleans Friends & Flavors
by Mike Perciaccante
Those familiar with the New Orleans radio and television community (WWOZ-FM and WSJZ-FM and the “New Orleans Live" show) have undoubtedly heard Henri Smith's deep, resonant voice and his suave smooth delivery -- first as a disc jockey and then as a TV host. Henri has also parlayed his high Crescent City profile into roles in ...
Kevin Clark/Terry McDermott: New Orleans Jazz Brunch
by Dave Nathan
New Orleans jazz, or Dixieland as it is often regrettably called, has been written off as a vital part of jazz more times than one can count. But it continues to be performed by a wide range of musicians for appreciative audiences all over the world. Attempts to bury it by its detractors fall into the ...
Kevin Clark & Tom McDermott: New Orleans Jazz Brunch
by Jim Santella
New Orleans Jazz Brunch comes with complete recipes for:Chick-Pea Salad,Huevos Rancheros,Green Bean Casserole,Curry Chicken & Mushroom Noodles,andFried Apples & Pecans. A family potluck gathering? I'll bring the drinks. This is light music that will make your dinner an enjoyable occasion. Kevin Clark has a pleasant trumpet tone that blends immediately with Tom McDermott's loping rhythms. This ...
George Lewis: Jammin' New Orleans Style in the 50s
by Dave Nathan
Bunk Johnson, the leader of the New Orleans traditional jazz revivalist movement passed away in 1949. With its leader gone along with many of the big bands and the emergence of bop, traditional jazz was pretty much hanging on by a thread and may have gone off the radar screen of the jazz loving public if ...
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