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Magical Beats at the Bayou Bar: Peter Harris delivers the goods
Particularly following a hot, muggy day in New Orleans, taking refuge in the cool, darkened Bayou Bar and listening to the jazz of the Peter Harris Quartet feels like an oasis. Bassist Harris, whose reign at the club, which is located inside the Pontchartrain Hotel, began in 2019 as a one night a week gig and continued to expand with a few stops and goes in between. Since the beginning of 2022 it’s grown to an impressive four nights: Tuesdays through Fridays.
New Orleans’ Soul Rebels Announce Summer Tour
Acclaimed New Orleans’ soul/R&B/hip hop brass ensemble, The Soul Rebels, have officially announced and released their 2023 Summer tour schedule, beginning June 18. The first stop on their tour will […]
It’s A Clean Machine: New Breed Brass Band’s fresh sound and the making of Made in New Orleans
It’s A Clean Machine: New Breed Brass Band’s fresh sound and the making of Made in New Orleans.
[Photos] Jazz Fest 2023 Takes Off
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off with Tank and the Bangas, the Wu-Tang Clan with the Soul Rebels, Big Freedia, Nicholas Payton and so many more on […]
New Breed Brass Band: Made in New Orleans (Treme Records)
New Breed Brass Band’s totally kickin’ recently released album could only be, as the title and music indicate, Made in New Orleans. It’s doubtful if anyone can argue with that because the Crescent City’s street culture permeates the attitude and beats that are heard emanating from the social and pleasure clubs’ parades, the Black Indians, and yes, hip-hop that also lives among the longer-established traditions—and is embraced by a next generation of musicians and friends who hang and play together.
Jazz Icon Ellis Marsalis’ ELM Records: David Torkanowsky pays tribute to the ELM Music Company
It’s actually a rarity to see David Torkanowsky leading an ensemble at Jazz Fest. That’s not to say it’s rare to see him, one of New Orleans’ finest, most talented and spontaneous musicians, at the piano on a festival stage.
Wendell Brunious: Roots in the past century and vibrancy today
Trumpeter, vocalist, and bandleader Wendell Brunious is the epitome of lineage, tradition, and consummate professionalism.
Louisiana wins and loses at the 2023 Grammy Awards
Louisiana earned major wins in film, jazz and roots categories despite losses in other areas at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival made most of […]
Jazz Fest 2023 announces daily lineups and single-day tickets on sale
The Jazz and Heritage Festival 2023 announced its daily lineups and opened sales for single-day tickets Friday, February 3. The event will take place over seven days from Friday, April […]
