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Shotgun Jazz Band, “Steppin’ on the Gas” (Independent)
The SJB is at the forefront of an exciting traditional jazz renaissance taking place in New Orleans, with most of the action on Frenchmen Street. The drumless rhythm section is […]
Shotgun Jazz Band, Yearning (Independent)
Gutsy, gritty and grabbing is the way I would describe the Shotgun Jazz Band, and it is precisely the way I’d label this CD. It is an excellent example of […]
Video: Shotgun Jazz Band at Satchmo SummerFest 2014
The Shotgun Jazz Band took to the Red Beans and Ricely Yours stage at Satchmo SummerFest 2014 for an afternoon showcase in Dixieland blues. Singer Marla Dixon seemed surprised when […]
The Shotgun Jazz Band Moves on Up
After three albums, myriad roster changes, and the steady transformation from a ragtag street band to dependable club and festival performers, the Shotgun Jazz Band has found its niche. Even […]
Shotgun Jazz Band, Don’t Give Up the Ship (Independent)
Something about the Shotgun Jazz Band’s Don’t Give Up The Ship elevates it above the typical traditional New Orleans jazz recording. First of all, with a couple of exceptions, the […]
2023 Jazz Fest Redux
With Jazz Fest 2023 now firmly in the rear-view mirror, we are sharing a few thoughts on this year’s best (and occasionally worst) moments.
REWIND: Jazz Fest Redux 2018
“Where are you going with that smile on your face?” “I’m going to the international circus of Jazz Fest, where I will hear all the possible permutations of […]
Two Japanese jazz musicians travelled 7,000 miles to find a home in New Orleans
Haruka Kikuchi grew up in Tokyo: a big city girl with a background in classical music. Yoshitaka “Z2” Tsuji is from Osaka; his mother started teaching him piano when […]
OffBeat 2019 Guide to Night Shows During Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans’ Fair Ground Race Course Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28 and May 2-5, but we all know the late night shows that take place across town throughout […]
Jazz Fest Redux 2018: the best (and occasionally worst) moments
“Where are you going with that smile on your face?” “I’m going to the international circus of Jazz Fest, where I will hear all the possible permutations of the spirit of […]
