Issue Articles
Louis Ford Plays Old-Time New Orleans Jazz
Louis Ford has spent his entire life around some of New Orleans’ finest musicians—first and foremost his father, the late, great clarinetist and saxophonist Clarence Ford. With the sounds of […]
Preservation Hall Drummer Joe Lastie Has Music in his Genes
It’s not a stretch to say that music—and especially drumming—is in Joe Lastie’s genes. As a child, he heard his maternal grandfather playing drums in church and his paternal grandfather, […]
Bamboula 2000, The Wild Bamboulas (Independent)
“We’ve been together 20 years; we’ve had some fun and shed some tears,” sings Luther Gray, the leader and percussionist of Bamboula 2000, a music-and-dance ensemble he founded in 1994. […]
Johnaye Kendrick, Here (Johnnygirl)
Johnaye Kendrick’s name—and sound—should ring familiar to New Orleans jazz fans. The vocalist, originally from San Diego and now based in Seattle, was a very audible part of this city’s […]
David Phy, Me, Myself and Phy (Independent)
There was a time, not so long ago, when trombonists were the butt of a slew of corny jokes. The prevailing attitude, particularly outside of New Orleans and its brass-band […]
Jack Brass Band, For Your Body (Independent)
The Jack Brass Band’s claim that it is the only New Orleans-style brass ensemble hailing from Minneapolis is undoubtedly true. Despite being from that northern metropolis, many folks around the […]
Tony Dagradi, Gemini Rising (Astral Music)
In late ’80s, Tony Dagradi played and recorded with the New Orleans Saxophone Ensemble, an all-star group that was modeled after the internationally renowned World Saxophone Quartet. It included the late […]
Kris Tokarski, Drop Me Off in Harlem (Independent)
If the name Kris Tokarski is not yet familiar, that’s because the pianist moved here just two years ago to pursue his master’s degree at the University of New Orleans. […]
Rusty Yates Band, Passion (Independent)
From the jump start, Passion comes on as ear-opening. Although in the music business for some 30 years, Baton Rouge vocalist and pianist Rusty Yates isn’t exactly a household name. […]
Rebirth Brass Band, Move Your Body (Basin Street Records)
Can a band be sophisticated and funky? The Rebirth Brass Band says, “Yes it can!” on its new release, Move Your Body. Actually, the ensemble has been preaching that point […]
