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A Brief, Yet Largely Incomprehensible, History of Blue Note
by Jeff Fitzgerald, Genius
In future generations, when the story of Our Music is told, there will certainly be a short list of absolutely necessary items which must be mentioned for any complete understanding of the birth and growth of Jazz. It is almost easier to determine what does not belong on the list than what does. To ...
Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs
by Doug Collette
Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs Jay Farrar 192 ISBN: #1593765126 Soft Skull Press 2013 Anyone who's familiar with Jay Farrar's work with Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, his various collaborations such as New Multitudes and Gob Iron or his solo work knows he has a love of language almost as ...
Kidd Jordan / Alvin Fielder /Peter Kowald: Trio and Duo in New Orleans
by Glenn Astarita
Eminent avant-garde saxophonist Edward “Kidd" Jordan doesn't venture outside the New Orleans area that often, but like- minded artists will occasionally make the trip to the Big Easy to unite in the studio or for a live date. Such is the case here on this 2-disc set, capturing Jordan in trio and duo settings with late, ...
Lili Añel: Finding Bliss by Climbing the Wall
by Belinda Ware
In defining the concept of good music, it goes without saying that it is subjective to the listener's taste both in styles and personal preferences. When the weekend arrives, it is common to see people heading out to catch a live music show in New York, Philadelphia, and other cities across America that are ...
Myles Weeks: Sense Of Self
by Bruce Lindsay
William Shakespeare, from Stratford, identified seven ages of Man, from puking to mere oblivion. Clever chap, although his songwriting was a bit rubbish. Bassist Myles Weeks, from Baton Rouge, has his own ideas about those seven ages. He brings them to life on his marvellous debut album, Sense Of Self. Weeks, now resident in ...
Buddy Bolden: The insane life of the Founding Father of Jazz
by Jeff Winke
The roots of American jazz twist, turn, and spiral all the way back to the turn of the century... not this century, but the last century. In the 20th century's first decade down in New Orleans, the story is told that one could frequently hear a cornet (which is similar to a trumpet) squawking ...
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2013
by Mike Perciaccante
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2013 City Park New Orleans, LA November 1-3, 2013 The 15th Voodoo Music + Arts Experience was the first to be held on New Orleans' City Park's new festival grounds. The new space brought some new challenges. There were no benches on the festival grounds ...
Paul Sanchez at the Little Gem Saloon
by Mike Perciaccante
Paul Sanchez The Little Gem Saloon New Orleans, LA October 31, 2013 The Little Gem Saloon is considered by many music historians as one of the birthplaces of jazz. The historic New Orleans watering hole, restaurant and live music venue that dates back to 1904. Located in the historic “Back O' ...
Stephanie Jordan Performs A Liberty Bank Christmas With The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Event also features Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra NEW ORLEANS - Liberty Bank and Trust Company announces its 2nd Annual “A Liberty Bank Christmas Concert." This year's event will again feature the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra joined by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Irvin Mayfield and Stephanie Jordan. The concert will also feature The ...
Jonathan Batiste Talks To All About Jazz
Jonathan Batiste is a graduate of the prestigious New Orleans Center for Creative Arts with a masters degree from Julliard in jazz and classical piano. But don’t let the elite degrees fool you, as a native of New Orleans, Batiste is equally at home making music in the streets or on the concert stage. His band ...
