Issue Articles
Diggin’ Her New Hometown: Dee Dee Bridgewater is a vocal powerhouse
Three-time Grammy winner, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater leads her own bands, has played with countless jazz legends and continues to perform concerts around the world. Yet considering her very impressive resume, she’s nonetheless particularly eager about her appearance at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Jazz Icon Ellis Marsalis’ ELM Records: David Torkanowsky pays tribute to the ELM Music Company
It’s actually a rarity to see David Torkanowsky leading an ensemble at Jazz Fest. That’s not to say it’s rare to see him, one of New Orleans’ finest, most talented and spontaneous musicians, at the piano on a festival stage.
Joy, Celebration and Comfort: Connie and Dwight Fitch married in life and to gospel music.
Connie & Dwight FitchSaturday May 6 at 11:15 a.m., Gospel TentSunday May 7 at 4 p.m., Alison Miner Stage Connie and Dwight Fitch, a married couple in life as well […]
Roderick Paulin leads the congregation
Though multiple reedman Roderick Paulin has performed at the French Quarter Festival numerous times, including with his father, the late trumpeter Ernest “Doc” Paulin, his siblings in the Paulin Brothers Brass Band, bassist Mark Brooks, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and others, this appearance marks the first time leading his own band at the fest.
No Limit: Kings of Brass Polish Up the Scene
This marks the debut appearance of the Kings of Brass at the French Quarter Festival.
Ben Fox: Ben’s Bop (Independent)
The title of this album, Ben’s Bop, pretty much tells what’s going on though it could easily have been call “Ben’s Bebop.”
Gio & Dorise Blackmon/Juju Child: The Griot Series Vol. 1 (Independent)
The Griot Series Vol. 1 represents the first of three projects: this album, followed by interviews conducted with musicians resulting in a short documentary. As stated, it’s “a project based on heritage, equity and cultural relevance.”
Mike Dillon and Punkadelick: Inflorescence (Royal Potato Family)
Master percussionist Mike Dillon doesn’t need to worry about his music being branded and put in a categorical box. If it was, he’d jump right out of it and find another and another. A restless and energetic soul, Dillon, who leads his ensemble, Punkadelick, on vibraphone and marimba, teams up some with like-minded adventurers.
Kimi Djabaté – Dindin (Cumbancha)
Kimi Djabate, a native of Guinea-Bissau, a small country on the west coast of Africa that until 1973 was ruled by Portugal, remains best known as a master of the balafon that he first started playing when he was just three years old.
