October 2001
BackTalk
- Backtalk with DJ Logic
To many conservative listeners, it would be illogical to even consider the turntable a musical instrument. Spinning sensation DJ Logic has…
Bayou Boogie
- Le Cajun Winners
Inspiration for songs can come from the most unlikely places. Even a routine band practice can spark an award-winning tune. Just…
Bluesworthy
- Mem Mocks S.U.V.s
After the disastrous, horrific, cataclysmic events of September 11, it seems we could all use a little music to soothe our…
Cover Story
- David Torkanowsky
A comfortable couch strewn with throw pillows and subdued lighting warmly glowing from several decorative lamps give David Torkanowsky’s Camp Street…
Dis 'n' Dat
- Katrina Genius
Most New Orleans music lovers know her as Katrina Geenen, the smokey-voiced hostess for over 20 years of “Tudo Bem,” the…
Features
- Rob Cambre and the Zeitgeist Fall Festival
Zeitgeist Fall Festival Rob Cambre interviewed by David Kunian Where did the idea for this come from? Right after the… - June Yamagishi
When one thinks of Mardi Gras Indian culture, certain images immediately come to mind. Colorful costumes, aggressive chants, lively parades, pounding… - Juke (Box) Joints
One night I saw two lawyers in lust trying to read the road map to their forbidden desires. The red… - From the Philharmonic to the Funky Butt
The view from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. On why classical and jazz are friends here in town. And how orchestra musicians… - Why We Love New Orleans... Lark Marie Fall: Courthouse Mezzo
It was hot, loud, and close. I couldn’t even take a moment to think—think about how much I hated it here.… - Masters of Louisiana Music:
William Geary "Bunk" Johnson
Born: December 27, 1879 or 1889 New Orleans, LA Died: July 7, 1949 New Iberia, LA In this month’s installment…
Feed Me Something, Mister
- Finding the Pearls
Night is falling earlier, the weather is getting cooler and there’s the constant patter of acorns dropping from live oaks. These…
Kickin' It Live
- Troubled Times and a Spiritual Assembly
Just as they do when their fellow artists find themselves in troubled times, New Orleans musicians turned out in force to…
Know What It Means
- Cheap Date
In October of 1994, for Jazz Awareness Month, a few folks who reveled in the old-time jazz got some money together…
Letters
- Letters October 2001
SARDINE FEST A bunch of us were recently sitting around fondly remembering the days before Jazz Fest became the Acura/VH-1 Sardine…
Mojo Mouth
- War! What is it Good For?
It’s not often that I am at a loss for words. But on September 11, 2001, I watched in speechless…
Obituaries
- Obituary: Justin Wilson
Justin Wilson 1914-2001 Justin Wilson, humorist, chef, author, and all-around ambassador for the State of Louisiana, died September 5, 2001,…
St. Rock
- Mahayla Takes Small Steps
Mahayla’s cover of the Beach Boys’ “You Still Believe In Me” is telling. Singer/songwriter Dave Fera shares a fragile, young quality…
Reviews
- Thelonious Monk, The Columbia Years: 1962-1968/Complete Live at the Jazz Workshop/Live in Tokyo (Columbia Legacy)
- Johnny J. and Ben Maygarden, Smile When You Say That (Bar Code)
- Jay Cormier & Cajun Country, Deux Vies Pour Te Donner- Two Lives to Give You (La Louisianne Records)
- Kelly Joe Phelps, Sky Like a Broken Clock (Rykodisc)
- John Lee Hooker, The Cream (Fuel 2000)
- Lil' Fallay Boy, Dreams Do Come True (Lil' Fallay Music)
- Bobby Broom, Modern Man (Delmark)
- Rodney Jones, Soul Manifesto (Blue Note)
- Various Artists, Labour of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe (Telarc)
- Nick Lowe, The Convincer (Yep Roc Records)
- J. Paul Jr. & The Zydeco Nubreedz, Who Do You Love? (Louisiana Red Hot Records)
- Ryan Adams, Gold (Lost Highway Records)
- R.L. Burnside, Burnside on Burnside (Fat Possum)
- Gillian Welch, Time (The Revelator) (Acony Records)
- Etta James, Matriarch of the Blues (RCA Victor)
- Ronnie Earl, Ronnie Earl and Friends (Telarc)
- Al Kooper, Rare + Well Done (Columbia/Legacy)
- Brian Prunka, In Praise of Shadows (Independent)
- Leah Chase, At Last (Fertile Crescent Records)
- David Paquette and David Torkanowsky, The Duo Series (Bring it on Records, Ltd.)
- Odetta, Looking for a Home (Thanks to Leadbelly) (M.C. Records)
- Robert Pete Williams, Robert Pete Williams (Fat Possum)
- Joe "Survival" Caruso, I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive (Southland)
- Chris Thomas King, It's A Cold Ass World: The Beginning (Arhoolie)
- Chris Thomas King, The Legend of Tommy Johnson (21st Century Blues)
- Daydreams & Curry, Youth and Royalty (Song of Sasquatch)
- Aaron Neville, The Ultimate Collection (Hip-O)
- Forgotten Souls Brass Band, Don't Forget 'Em/Gone But Not Forgotten (Independent)
- Righteous Buddha, Black, Blue and Bamboo (Independent)
- Michael Pellera, Son of Sky (Pajacis)
- Matt Lemmler, Portraits of Wonder (Independent)
- Peter Martin, Something Unexpected (Maxjazz)
- Denise Marie, Blue Tutu (Little Hummingbird Records)
- Wanda Rouzan, Where Ya At?! (Huckle-Buck Records)
- Dr. John, Creole Moon (Blue Note)