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Putumayo: The Place Where the Traditional and the Contemporary Meet
by Tod Smith
Sometimes, things just feel right. As I wait for Putumayo World Music CEO Dan Storper, I have a moment to enjoy the ambience of the Sound Café, one of the few coffee shops that have not succumbed to the corporate culture cultivated by larger, more plentiful chains. Open French-doors provide just the right level of street ...
The Essence of Roderick Harper
by Tod Smith
In an effort to find the “next big thing" record labels often rush musicians and singers to market before they have had an opportunity to develop a unique voice. This is particularly true in jazz vocals as the never-ending quest for the next Louis Armstrong or Ella Fitzgerald more often than not leaves an overwhelmingly disappointed ...
Seafood & Soul at the French Market
by Tod Smith
New Orleans remains one of the few major international cities willing to offer up its primary export free of charge to anyone who'll take the time to stop and listen. Music, this city's primary calling card, permeates the daily routine from worship to work and can be found in just about every walk of life. The ...
Kent Jordan: Out of This World
by Tod Smith
It could be argued that Kent Jordan's new Funkshenal Art Media release Out of This World is not new at all. Jordan, who originally recorded this CD for another record label over ten years ago, withdrew it in 1994 when it became apparent that he and the label could not come to terms over the project's ...
Dave Brubeck: Private Brubeck Remembers
by Tod Smith
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Telarc International's release of Private Brubeck Remembers is the timing. From a historical standpoint, the 60th anniversary of D-Day--the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach in France--coincides closely with the scheduled May 25th release date of this introspective and beautiful interpretation of songs from that historic period in world history. But ...
Rain or Shine Jazz Fest 2004 a Success
by Tod Smith
Two words can describe the 35th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: “It rained.” That said, in between the showers, thunderstorms and even one completely washed-out Friday, this year’s fest managed to provide the same high level of musical magic that seasoned festival-goers have come to expect. With performances ranging from African to Zydeco, there was ...
Jazz Fest 2004: Insider Information
by Tod Smith
While many people look to a small rodent with a phobia about his shadow to determine the start of spring, the music world looks to the annual unveiling of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival line-up as a sure sign that spring is indeed just around the corner. A look at this year’s line-up shows ...
A N'Awlins Grammy Evening
by Tod Smith
Looking for an evening of exceptional live jazz while you’re in New Orleans on February 7, 2004? Here’s a tip – go to church. While this might sound like unusual advice, the widespread affection New Orleans feels for its native musical language is evidenced as St. Peter Claver Catholic Church hosts an impressive line-up of award-winning ...
A Brief History of Modern Jazz in New Orleans
by Tod Smith
The long neglected, forgotten and sometimes misrepresented modern jazz period in New Orleans’ rich and complex heritage has waited for its turn at the altar of musical worship that has already played host to traditional jazz, rhythm and blues and even rock and roll. In many ways, Harold Battiste, saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer and one of ...
Celebrating a Life of Music: Yvonne Busch
by Tod Smith
On this Wednesday night, it was all about the music, the musicians and their teacher. Yvonne Busch may not be a household name, but to those who came to play at this jam session held in her honor at Donna's Bar & Grill, she may very well be the first name in New Orleans music. From ...
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