Today, Oct. 22, marks the 15th anniversary of New Orleans-based Basin Street records. Mark Samuels has kept the label going through a series of challenges ranging from the destruction of the company’s office in the 2005 flood to the death of brick-and-mortar record stores.

Through creative marketing and his own hard work, Samuels has developed the careers of some of the most important New Orleans musicians, including Kermit Ruffins, 2012 Grammy winners Rebirth Brass Band, Theresa Andersson, Irvin Mayfield, Jason Marsalis, Jeremy Davenport and Dr. Michael White.

The label’s first release, a live album by Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers recorded at Tipitina’s, was released in February 1998. The company will celebrate the event Nov. 16th at Tipitina’s with a special performance from Ruffins.

Head here for a complete list of artists, projects, photos and tour dates and listen to OffBeat’s Basin Street Anniversary playlist on Spotify.

Other spotlight shows in November helping Basin Street Records celebrate 15 years include:

* Rebirth Brass Band opening 8 shows for the Red Hot Chili Peppers Nov 14-26
* Jeremy Davenport at Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis Nov 23-24
* Theresa Andersson at Byronz in Shreveport on Thursdays in November
* Jason Marsalis w/ Marcus Roberts at the London Jazz Festival Nov 17
* Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse in New Orleans Wednesdays in November
* Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band at Xavier University