Dr. Lonnie Smith is no stranger to New Orleans. Over the years, the venerable funk-master has recorded and performed with many of the Crescent City’s finest musicians and, most recently, he has become a staple during the Jazz Fest season with his regular appearances at the Blue Nile. Given this, its no surprise that the [...]
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The Blue Note 7, Mosaic (Blue Note)
May 1, 2009 – 12:01 am
Blue Note Records—the name itself holds much weight in the minds of even the most uninitiated jazz fans. The legendary record label started by Alfred Lion in 1939 came to redefine the jazz aesthetic, especially with the records it produced through the 1950s and early ’60s. Albums by the likes of Art Blakey and the [...]
