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Ben Jaffe Remembers Walter Payton
Preservation Hall Director Ben Jaffe today wrote his recollections of the late bassist Walter Payton, who passed away yesterday: Walt’s been a part of my as long as I can […]
Miles Berry: Lost for You (Independent)
Saxophonist Miles Berry makes his recording debut as leader on the fine release Lost for You. Impressively, the upcoming, New Orleans musician steps out working on an album filled with material from his own pen.
Genres Be Damned: Steve Lands and Kosmi(k)rewe makes his Satchmo SummerFest debut
How one might musically perceive trumpeter Steve Lands primarily depends on where you caught him be it at a live show, on a recording or even blowing his horn behind a gospel choir. The versatile musician, who’s making his Satchmo Summerfest debut as a leader, doesn’t play favs when it comes to styles.
OffBeat Weekly Picks ( July 4 – July 10)
It’s a festive week ahead in New Orleans with no shortage of live music and cultural events to keep you entertained! Check out our OffBeat Weekly Picks ( July 4 […]
Where the Wild Seed Grows: Amina Scott Mines Her Mind
Those in the packed WWOZ Jazz Tent were thrilled to hear an exceptional performance by bassist Amina Scott and her stellar band on the last day of Jazz Fest. The set also marked the public debut of “Wild Seed” and “Praise” from Scott’s first album Where The Wild Seed Grows, which was released that same day. Scott’s been making a name for herself, and it’s great to see her own nuanced and innovative compositions come to the forefront. Think of an expansive sort of jazz as a touchstone for where to begin. It was time to learn her story.
[Photos] Joy and Mourning at Jazz Fest on Day 3
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival continued with a mix of joy and mourning on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Mourning as several celebrations in tribute to the late Russell […]
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.
Eighth Annual Six of Saturns Festival Lineup Revealed
Ace NOLA is gearing up for the eighth annual Six of Saturns festival, and the lineup announcement is nothing short of spectacular. This year’s festival brings together a mesmerizing blend […]
Teacher, Musician and Thinker: Branford Marsalis is coming home
In late January the Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer, Branford Marsalis, announced he was returning to his native New Orleans where he will serve as artistic director of The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) in the upper Ninth Ward. The center is named after the patriarch of the Marsalis family who held the artistic director position until his death in 2020 from complications of the Covid-19 virus.
