Music
Lawrence Sieberth, VooDooTek (Musik Blöc)
Pianist Lawrence Sieberth never met a musical style he didn’t like or to which he couldn’t add his own personal stamp. In this case, the prolific composer turns his focus to what he calls “very jazztronic fusion.” In other words, fusing many styles and worldly influences into a fresh musical gumbo. On more than a few moments, you’d swear you’re listening to a 21st century edition of Weather Report.
Wayne Maureau, At The Water’s Edge (Independent)
Versatile drummer and composer Wayne Maureau knows a thing or two about water. He appreciates the significant ups, downs and everyday impact it has on New Orleans throughout its history. Compositions inspired by water itself, or places bordering water, are the focus of this recording featuring Maureau in two different trio settings.
Garth Alper, Spider’s Web (Independent)
Pianist and composer Garth Alper focuses on all-original material here, with some superb help from his friends, on Spider’s Web, his fifth recording as a leader. The blues and bluesy feelings course through the project, which is a strong follow up to his 2017 release, Stratus.
Randal Despommier, A Midsummer Odyssey (Sunnyside)
Swedish baritone saxophonist and composer Lars Gullin (1928-1976) never stepped foot on American soil, where his music remains rather obscure some 46 years after his death. Alto saxophonist Randal Despommier […]
Yohan Giaume, Whisper of a Shadow, Opus 1 (Independent)
Trumpeter Yohan Giaume has reached well into the pre-jazz past to put a very personal modern stamp on the musical tradition that is so much the lifeblood of New Orleans. […]
Randal Despommier, Dio C’è (Outside in Music)
Alto saxophonist Randal Despommier grew up outside New Orleans, where exposure to a rich gumbo of musical styles fueled his thirst to explore even more influences from his studies in […]
Cyrus Nabipoor, Live at the Marigny Opera House (Nabipor Music)
Trumpeter, composer and educator Cyrus Nabipoor polished his jazz skills and musical creativity in New Orleans during and after his undergraduate years at Loyola University where he earned his Bachelor […]
Byron Asher, Byron Asher’s Skrontch Music (Sinking City Records)
Reed player and composer Byron Asher, a Maryland native based in New Orleans for the past decade, has been exploring the strong relationship between jazz and the socio-economic environment from […]
Charlie Dennard, Deep Blue (Deneaux)
Though New Orleans has been his home base for 20 years, keyboard ace Charlie Dennard knows quite a bit about travel. He has performed as a musical director for […]
Nolatet, No Revenge Necessary (Royal Potato Family)
Conversational, Eclectic & Whimsical Two years after their debut CD, Dogs, and with a cross-country tour under their belts, Nolatet is back with a recording that expands on its […]
