The idea for the Midnite Disturbers came at drummer Stanton Moore’s kitchen table. He and fellow drummer Kevin O’Day had been tossing around the idea of forming an all-star brass band, and they had called Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews to see what he thought. When he agreed, they started calling friends and ended up with [...]
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Larry Ankrum, Without Reasons (Forasound)
March 1, 2010 – 12:01 am
In 2008, saxophonist Larry Ankrum felt the urge to record again. It had been 16 years since the release of his debut album, It Cannot Be Exhausted by Use, and over six since collaborating with New Orleans trombonist Jeff Albert in the Albert- Ankrum Project. The seasoned musician and world traveler also felt compelled to [...]
John Doheny and the Professors of Pleasure, Tulane University Faculty Quintet (Independent)
December 1, 2007 – 12:01 am
John Doheny and the Professors of Pleasure strike the perfect balance between pedagogy and practice. The Tulane music school Faculty Quintet offers a rundown of several jazz styles as well as a primer in how to approach playing them. Drummer Kevin O’Day, who contributes so much in the many hats he wears on the [...]
