Issue Articles — Talkin' 'bout New Orleans
The Life of Jerry Jumonville & Saying Goodbye to Red Tyler
Like many great New Orleans rhythm and blues saxophone players, Jerry Jumonville possesses a strong affection for modern jazz. “Sometimes it seems like there are two musicians trapped inside me,” […]
Willie West Pounds the Blacktop
Although Willie West is a contemporary of Ernie K-Doe, Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, King Floyd, Chris Kenner, Jessie Hill and Benny Spellman, his career has been overlooked partially because his […]
Arhoolie’s Chris Strachwitz
Chances are that if you have an interest in blues, Cajun, zydeco or ethnic music, you’ve probably got a few Arhoolie CDs on your shelf. Now in its 37th year, […]
John Broven Adds Music to the Words
Englishman John Broven is known to most New Orleans and Louisiana music buffs via his two excellent books, Rhythm & Blues In New Orleans and South To Louisiana. While Broven […]
