Music
James Singleton, Malabar (Sinking City Records)
One can often expect the unexpected from master bassist James Singleton—although wherever his many musical explorations might take him and whoever his fellow travelers might be, Singleton leaves signature clues […]
The New Generation: Backstreet Cultural Museum moves to a historic Treme address
Standing in front of the door at the corner of St. Philip Street and North Robertson one might imagine all of the people, especially neighborhood folks, who had a ball […]
Exciting, Expansive and Accessible: Matt Booth, Oscar Rossignoli and Brad Webb are Extended
New Orleans is a welcoming city. It embraces musicians who arrive and takes pleasure in inviting them into the scene just as it does with so many visitors. The members […]
Legends that sizzle: The Cookers offer hard-swinging music
The Cookers will perform in the Jazz Tent at Jazz Fest on Saturday, April 30, at 4:15 p.m. Describing The Cookers as simply an all-star band doesn’t quite do justice […]
Fest Focus: The Legendary Rocks of Harmony
The Legendary Rocks of Harmony will perform in the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest on Friday, April 29, at 11:15 a.m. Every Tuesday night, the Legendary Rocks of Harmony get […]
Trombone Shorty, Lifted (Blue Note)
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews boasts that distinctive and somewhat elusive signature sound that most musicians pursue. It was initially recognized in his forward-motion trombone work that was heard on the […]
Extended, Without Notice (Independent)
Pianist Oscar Rossignoli, bassist Matt Booth and drummer Brad Webb continue to display their individual and collective musical expertise on this third release as the trio Extended. It opens strongly […]
Anna Laura Quinn, Open the Door (Next Level)
Vocalist and arranger Anna Laura Quinn begins her debut album, Open the Door, alone at the microphone. Gradually, the other members of the band, which include guitarist Ed Barrett, bassist […]
Calvin Johnson Jr., Notes of a Native Son (Independent)
Many people would agree that musicians from New Orleans move among genres more than in most locales. It could be said that it is expected of them—or maybe it’s just […]
Music is everything: Cuban-born percussionist Alexey Marti creates his own style
“Yeah, this is my hometown,” declares the remarkably talented Cuban-born percussionist and composer Alexey Marti, who has now lived in New Orleans for 14 years. He will be making his […]
