Fest Focus: Joe Lovano and Idris Muhammad

Fest Focus: The Gospel Tent

My motto, “When in doubt, go to the Gospel Tent” has proved itself to be right on for the last 25 years. The reason is simple; the gospel tent always […]

Expectant Music

Early April is a difficult time to look back at previous musical happenings—as is the nature of this column—when the anticipation of upcoming festivities hangs gloriously in the air. The […]

Various Artists, New Orleans Gospel Tent (Louisiana Red Hot)

Dr. Michael White, Jazz from the Soul of New Orleans (Basin Street)

Johnny Vidacovich, Vidacovich (PawMaw Music)

Ya Ya Sol, Ya Ya Sol (Independent)

John Ellis, Roots, Branches, & Leaves (Fresh Sound)

Mingus Big Band, Tonight or Four Shades of Love (Dreyfus)

Wayne Shorter, Footprints Live! (Verve)