Issue Articles
Fest Focus 2014: Luke Winslow King
Given his interests and experiences, it is no wonder that Luke Winslow King’s music combines much of the music of New Orleans. In an interview after his return from South […]
Harmonica Man Johnny Sansone Returns to Jazz Fest
It’s been a slow-and-steady progression for harmonica man and songwriter Johnny Sansone, but he has become one of the best bluesmen running around New Orleans. His trio gigs at Chickie […]
A Tribute to Buddy Bolden at Jazz Fest 2014
Charles “Buddy” Bolden. For those in the know, the cornetist’s name conjures up an entire world of turn-of-the-19th century New Orleans and the jazz music of which he was probably […]
Tim Laughlin, The Trio Collection Vol. 1 (Gentilly Records)
After having several house parties/concerts at his house in the Vieux Carré, clarinetist Tim Laughlin decided that he should record his next record there. Given the quality of the music […]
Evan Christopher’s Django a la Creole, Live! (Fremeaux & Assoc.)
Now this is a fun record that never falters in its energetic vibe or superior musicianship. Recorded at the end of a 2012 tour in the United Kingdom, Evan Christopher […]
Minos the Saint, Minos the Saint (Independent)
One of the things making music in New Orleans interesting at this point in time is the ways that musicians are adapting pop music to their own ends. From Sweet […]
The Holmes Brothers, Brotherhood (Alligator Records)
The latest record from the Holmes Brothers reminds listeners what makes this longtime band is one of the best in the roots/blues business. This is old-time soul and modern blues. […]
Chapel Blues, Chapel Blues (Independent)
The Chapel Blues EP came to me in a plain brown sleeve. This fits the music as this is a good record but rather generic. There is some New Orleans […]
Obituary: Valentine K. Scheurich, III (1948-2014)
Valentine Kropp Scheurich III, who also went by Val or Ric, passed away Sunday, the 12th of January, from stroke complications. Scheurich was a graduate of Tulane Law School and […]
Shotgun Jazz Band, Don’t Give Up the Ship (Independent)
Something about the Shotgun Jazz Band’s Don’t Give Up The Ship elevates it above the typical traditional New Orleans jazz recording. First of all, with a couple of exceptions, the […]
