Issue Articles
Lundi Gras Celebrations at Spanish Plaza
On a beautifully sunny day the Hot 8 Brass Band kicked hard performing first at the Canal Street side of Spanish Plaza’s sparking fountain. Then the much-in-demand ensemble moved riverside […]
Home, Spiritual Home
Many years ago, American Airlines ran a contest asking entrants to write an essay about the place they most wanted to visit. The top prize was a trip to that […]
Christian Winther, The Only Plan (SteepleChase)
Danish-born, New Orleans transplant Christian Winther likes to swing and gets the rhythm and mood going on “New York Strut,” the opening track on The Only Plan, It is one […]
Andrew Hill, Time Lines (Blue Notes)
The great eloquence of Andrew Hill as both a pianist and composer resounds throughout the veteran’s return to the Blue Note label on which he was first heard during the […]
Soweto Gospel Choir, Blessed (Shanachie)
The music of the Soweto Gospel Choir might best be described as Ladysmith Black Mambazo goes to church. The two South African ensembles share qualities of rich vocal harmonies, contagious […]
Injuns Here Dey Come
While feathers and plumes are delicate, the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians whose suits they adorn remain remarkably resilient. Though many members of the Indian gangs are scattered across the […]
Benny’s Back
YOU LIKE US! YOU REALLY LIKE US! Enclosed please find my check as my donation to OffBeat. This is just a small way to say thanks for all your efforts […]
Dukes of Dixieland, New Orleans Mardi Gras (Leisure Jazz)
The big voice of Luther Kent, one-time member of Blood Sweat & Tears and longtime fixture on the Crescent City scene, fronts this outing by the Dukes of Dixieland on […]
TCB with TBC Brass Band
Even if you aren’t familiar with the name To Be Continued Brass Band, chances are you’ve heard this young, hotshot group blowing at their regular spot on the corner of […]
Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis began expressing his thoughts on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina before a question could be asked concerning the subject at hand—his involvement with Habitat for Humanity’s and the […]
