Louis Prima is being celebrated at French Quarter Fest with the Louis-Louis Stage, and at Jazz Fest, where he’s on the poster painted by Tony Bennett. Here he is with Keely Smith in action.
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French Quarter Fest has New Name, New Stage and More
February 23, 2010 – 12:18 pm
Matt Perrine wore gloves this morning as he played “Second Line” accompanied by Washboard Chaz in front of the statue of Andrew Jackson in Jackson Square. They, along with Ingrid Lucia, opened today’s press conference for the French Quarter Festival, which began when Executive Director Marci Schramm announced that we’re 44 days from the festival, which [...]
First Look: The Jazz Fest Poster
February 1, 2010 – 8:57 pm
[UPDATED BELOW] Here’s the first look at this year’s Jazz Fest poster saluting Louis Prima. Unfortunately, the email with the image came without the artist’s name, so we’ll update that ASAP. The festival will pay tribute to Prima in other ways as well this year. On the first Friday, April 23, Lena Prima, Louis’ daughter, [...]
Jazz Fest First Thoughts
December 15, 2009 – 10:28 am
Some disconnected quick thoughts: – It’s tempting to say that Jazz Fest has managed its long-time knack for booking bands after their prime – Pearl Jam – but they’ve got My Morning Jacket about right, or perhaps just a little behind the curve. And Pearl Jam has found a way to stay meaningful in a [...]
