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Henry Butler and Corey Harris
The key word here is “inscrutable.” When folk-blues scholars three or four generations down the line queue up the music on Corey Harris and Henry Butler’s new CD, vu-du-menz, that’ll […]
Henry Butler: Unlocking the Keys
Talk about eclectic. Of all the varied and distinct experiences available each year at Jazz Fest, none stand out as uniquely comprehensive as pianist, singer and composer Henry Butler. At […]
Henry Butler’s Split Personality
New Orleans born pianist Henry Butler is both R&B and jazz, teacher and student, local and expatriate, disciplined and spontaneous – in other words, a player For All Seasons. […]
Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9, Manifesto of Henryisms (Royal Potato Family)
Manifesto of Henryisms is trumpeter Steven Bernstein’s third in a series of four “Community Music” releases. All four are an attempt by the prolific composer to get his many arrangements […]
Henry Turner Jr. hosts online and in-person instruction through Blues Camp
Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation in Baton Rouge will host Blues Camp II from July 29 through September 2. The six-week program will be held every Friday from […]
Sonny Gullage Releases New Album, “Go Be Free”
Go Be Free, the debut album from rising blues star Sonny Gullage was released yesterday. This 12-song collection, produced by the legendary four-time Grammy winner Tom Hambridge, takes listeners on […]
Deacon John’s Jump Blues: A great night in New Orleans makes its Vinyl debut
In 2003, Cyril Vetter and his Vetter Communications in Baton Rouge released one of the finest New Orleans music projects ever produced. An all-star celebration of the city’s golden age of rhythm and blues, the musically and technically excellent Deacon John’s Jump Blues originally consisted of a concert film, studio album and nationally aired documentary.
Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky: A Long-Awaited Documentary
Two recent New Orleans screenings of Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky, the marvelous full-length documentary about the New Orleans singer-pianist who inspired generations of musicians, raised funds to cover music licensing fees for the nearly complete project. Even though family-members of Henry Roeland Byrd, a.k.a. Professor Longhair, appear in the film, they can’t grant permission for use of his music because they don’t possess the rights.
Jazz Fest A to Z
This guide should help in choosing from the panoply of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest to ensure your experience hits all the right notes. It’s arranged alphabetically by band name so you can search when your favorite act is playing by stage and time, with handy reference bio information. It’s easy to use on any mobile device to look up info by band, day, time or stage. Just go to our responsive site OffBeat.com.
2024 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival: A conversation with featured artist Corey Harris
Corey Harris, the blues and beyond singer-guitarist who lived in New Orleans in the 1990s, is returning to the city for an appearance at the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival. A Virginia resident since 1997, Harris and his band will also perform March 8 at Snug Harbor.
