Issue Articles
Uncle Lionel
When the Black Men of Labor Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade, the first major second line of the fall season, began on Sunday, September 3, over two thousand people […]
Branford’s Decision
The thorny conflict between art and commerce is fact of life for most modern jazz musicians, but few have been pricked by its barbs so acutely as saxophonist Branford Marsalis. […]
“Anxious Sounds” in New Orleans
Some people lament the scarcity of their favorite type of live music in their local area. A few, like guitarist/promoter Rob Cambre, do something about it. Cambre, 31, a New […]
Lillian Boutte, You’ve Gotta Love Pops, (Art by Heart)
Lillian Boutte
Kermit Ruffins
“Hey, Ronald, turn that up. I like to hear those big band arrangements,” shouts Kermit Ruffins, referring to his juke box selections at Joe’s Cozy Corner. The barkeep gladly obliges, […]
Paxton & Ellington: Piano Simpatico
Piano players rarely play together, or so the saying (and the movie title) goes. But don’t tell that to Josh Paxton and David Ellington. They’ve forged a musical friendship that […]
New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Live at the Old Point (Viper Records)
New Orleans Nightcrawlers
