Issue Articles
Is 1995 the Real Jazz Centennial?
Three writers weigh in with the (murky) facts and (qualified) opinions. CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF JAZZ by BRUCE BOYD RAEBURN, PH.D. Curator, Hogan Jazz Archive. There is a […]
Jazz Fest ’95 in Review
Like its 25 predecessors, the 1995 Jazz Festival had its moments, both memorable and forgettable. Our writers and photographers document some of each. MOST OMNIPRESENT POP STAR: With a straw […]
The Eighth Annual Big Easy Awards
The week before Jazz Fest, the New Orleans music and theater communities will take time to honor and celebrate their own at the eighth annual Big Easy Awards. This year’s […]
Jazz Fest ’94 Revisited
The 1st Annual Unofficial OffBeat Jazz Fest Awards – Michel Tisserand There’s no better time than a 25th anniversary to launch the first annual awards for the highlights and […]
The Seventh Annual Big Easy Awards
The New Orleans music and theater communities will recognize and celebrate their own on Monday, April 18 during the seventh annual Big Easy Awards. Nominees Aaron Neville, James Hall, Beau […]
Obituary: Danny Barker
“St. James Infirmary” by J. Primose, adapted and decorated by Danny BarkerAs performed on Save the Bones (Orleans Records) When I die I want you to dress me in straight-laced […]