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Jonas Risin’
Who would have guessed that there lay dormant in New Orleans such a strong demand for good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll in the Allman Brothers’ tradition? Apparently, the members of […]
James Andrews
It’s a typically hot and humid Friday afternoon in New Orleans. Trumpeter and vocalist James Andrews is sitting in a coffee shop on Royal Street sipping peach tea. When I […]
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, […]
Louis Armstrong’s Birthday: The Debate Continues
In Gary Giddins’ Satchmo, the companion volume to a televised documentary first aired in 1988, Giddins credits New Orleans music historian Tad Jones thusly: “Tad, in true Lew Archer fashion, […]
Dr. Michael White, A Song for George Lewis (Basin Street)
This may be a tribute to George Lewis, and all but two of the 13 tracks are songs either written or recorded by the legendary New Orleans jazz clarinetist (who […]
Sergent Garcia, Un Poquito Quema’o (Higher Octave)
Sergent Garcia
Mr. Bass Man: Chuck Badie
Anyone with an interest in New Orleans music has undoubtedly heard Chuck Badie, but probably never realized it. Badie’s string bass provided the bottom on several significant New Orleans hits […]
The Peculiar Reality of Dr. John
Mac Rebennack, known and loved throughout the galaxy of music as Dr. John, is the recipient of OffBeat’s 1999 Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement award. Born Malcolm John Rebennack, […]
Straight No Chaser: Marcus Roberts Trio & IAJE Conference
Straight No Chaser: Marcus Roberts Trio & IAJE Conference
