We had to share this priceless clip of a TV moment that happened on this date, March 22, in 1964. That night the quiz show What’s My Line? had a special celebrity guest, namely Louis Armstrong. While this performance won’t rate as a musical highlight of Armstrong’s career, it does display his brilliant comic timing [...]
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Louisiana Music Timeline: February 26
February 26, 2013 – 12:30 pm
Have a look at OffBeat’s video tribute to the people and events that shaped New Orleans and Louisiana music history through the years on February 26, enjoy… Here’s a special Louisiana music moments that you’d like to add to our timeline? Email them to info@offbeat.com. 1913: Birth of accordionist Lionel Cormier in Rayne 1917: Jazz [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: February 6
February 6, 2013 – 2:17 pm
Have a look at OffBeat’s video tribute to the people and events that shaped New Orleans and Louisiana music history through the years on February 6, enjoy… 1902: Birth of trombonist George Brunies, known as Georg Brunis, in New Orleans 1902: Birth of songwriter Leon Rene in Covington. Here’s Louis Armstrong singing Rene’s best know [...]
BackTalk: Dr. John, Keys-a-Janglin’
February 1, 2013 – 12:18 am
Complete BackTalk Interview with Dr. John and Sarah Morrow Mr. Mac Rebennack, aka Dr. John, has played just about every conceivable type of popular music over the course of the last half century. In that light it is less surprising than it may seem that a septuagenarian like himself would undertake a career change this late [...]
Louisiana Music: A Primer Volume 1, No. 1, Jazz
January 1, 2013 – 12:36 am
When people visit New Orleans, they’ll inevitably hear music at clubs like Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor and the Palm Court, or they’ll experience it being played outdoors in historic Jackson Square or swingin’ down a street during a second line parade. Often, they’ll exclaim, “Oh, this is jazz? I didn’t think I liked jazz, but [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: December 22
December 22, 2012 – 11:19 am
DECEMBER 22 1924: Louis Armstrong & Sidney Bechet record “Nobody Knows the Way I Feel Dis Mornin’” with Alberta Hunter. 1931: Birth of singer-songwriter Bernard Jolivette known as King Karl in Grand Coteau, LA. Wrote “Irene.” 1937: Birth of session guitarist and vocalist Alvin “Shine” Robinson born in New Orleans. 1963: Trombonist Roy Palmer passes [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: December 13
December 13, 2012 – 1:30 pm
DECEMBER 13 1929: Louis Armstrong Orchestra with Red Allen on trumpet record “St. Louis Blues” for Columbia in New York City. 1944: Birth of guitarist, accordionist and vocalist Joe Walker born in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Louisiana Music Timeline: December 7
December 7, 2012 – 11:36 am
DECEMBER 7 1910: Birth of singer and trumpeter Louis Prima born in New Orleans. 1928: Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five record “Muggles” for the Okeh label in Chicago. 1941: Happy Birthday to Big Chief Joseph “Monk” Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian Tribe 1982: New Orleans born songwriter Sam Theard passes away. [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: December 5
December 5, 2012 – 11:57 am
DECEMBER 5 1925: Birth of saxophonist Alvin “Red” Tyler born in New Orleans. 1928: Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines record their duet “Weather Bird” for the Okeh label in Chicago. 1987: Saxophonist David Lastie passes away in New Orleans at age 53. Recorded with Jessie Hill, James Booker, Dr. John, Earl King and many others. [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: December 1-3
December 3, 2012 – 12:27 pm
DECEMBER 1 1950: Birth of drummer and child actor “Little Ricky” Keith Thibodeaux born in Lafayette, Louisiana. 1971: Happy Birthday to drummer Greg Upchurch (Puddle of Mudd and 3 Doors Down) born in Houma, Louisiana. 1972: Birth of tuba player Kerwin James born (Kerwin Bernard James) in New Orleans. 1975: Birth of tuba player Jeffrey [...]
