The meeting on record of Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard risks a collapse under the weight of names. Not just their own, but the corresponding heroes that inspire the collaboration. Chano Pozo was the first percussionist to join Dizzy Gillespie’s band, an original spark of influence in what became known as Latin jazz, a movement [...]
Tag Archives: Terence Blanchard
Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard, Chano y Dizzy (Concord Jazz Records)
November 1, 2011 – 12:45 am
Lost in the Moment
September 26, 2011 – 2:24 pm
Yesterday’s Saints game had more than its share of drama, from the amazing comeback to the emotional start of the game with Steve Gleason – showing the effects of ALS – being led on the field by Drew Brees then starting the pre-game “Who Dat” chant (Seriously, who was hard-hearted enough not to be moved [...]
Lee Debuts “God …” in New Orleans
August 18, 2010 – 11:49 am
“We’re not really part of the United States,” WWL’s Garland Robinette says. “We’re like a rich Haiti.” That feeling of alienation is an undercurrent that runs through Spike Lee’s new documentary for HBO, If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise, which presents Robinette and people from most walks of life in an account [...]
Teacher, Musician Clyde Kerr, Jr. Dies
August 9, 2010 – 1:13 pm
Renowned trumpet player and influential teacher Clyde Kerr, Jr. died Friday after battling an illness in recent months. He was 67. A native of Treme and graduate of St. Augustine High School and Xavier University, Kerr has played with many national and local performers including the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The O’Jays, Tony Bennett, Jackie [...]
Montreal International Jazz Festival: Mardi Gras in July
July 1, 2010 – 12:06 am
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has always kept a close watch on its cultural cousin Louisiana, but this year the connection between New Orleans and Montreal has been given particular emphasis. The Montreal music bash will celebrate the finale of its 12-day run on July 6 with a massive free concert on St. [...]
If We Knew What We Were Doing …
April 24, 2010 – 9:21 am
Friday, Lt.-Governor (for now) Mitch Landrieu held a cultural economy roundtable on the grounds at Jazz Fest, with Irma Thomas, Terrance Simien, Dr. Michael White and OffBeat‘s Jan Ramsey among the participants. Landrieu has been doing these since 2007 (I think), with the intent of trying to develop the business infrastructure to capitalize on New [...]
The Joy of Doing
February 4, 2010 – 12:07 pm
A who’s who of New Orleans musicians played “Musicians for Mitch” last night at the House of Blues, and it was hard not to be bowled over the non-stop star power of the show. Still, there was little music played that I remember today; it was all good, though little was inspired. I was impressed [...]
YouTube du Jour: Musicians for Mitch Press Conference
February 4, 2010 – 10:23 am
Wednesday night, the House of Blues hosted “Musicians for Mitch,” a fundraiser for mayoral candidate Mitch Landrieu. The star-studded event was emceed by Jazz Fest’s Quint Davis and paraded a who’s who of New Orleans music across the stage. Banu Gibson performed a new campaign song for Landrieu, and the evening presented such charming moments [...]
Louisiana Winners at the Grammy Awards
February 1, 2010 – 2:56 pm
Louisiana musicians made another strong showing at the Grammy Awards last night, with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) taking home the prize for “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album” with last year’s Book One CD. Trumpeter Terence Blanchard won the “Best Improvised Jazz Solo” award for the solo he took on the song “Dancin’ 4 Chicken” [...]
Blanchard Honored Tonight at Snug Harbor
January 26, 2010 – 10:57 am
On Friday night, Terence Blanchard won Best of the Beat awards for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist and Contemporary Jazz Album, the latter for Choices. Tonight at Snug Harbor, he’ll receive the Academie Charles Cros’ Grand Prix Du Disque 2009 – one of France’s highest arts honors – for Choices as well, and the Academie’s Claude [...]
