Issue Articles
Kidd’s Kids
“I always wanted to do something that showcased everybody because we have so many people in my family who play on a professional level,” says trumpeter Marlon Jordan of his […]
The Troy Andrews Quintet, The End of the Beginning (Treme Records)
When people would ask Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews what genre of music he wanted to play, his answer, he said in a 2004 interview, was: “I really can’t decide because […]
Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, Sousafunk Ave. (Audible Vision)
Sousaphonist Kirk Joseph puts his solitary mark on the hard-driving opener, “Backyard Groove.” He and guest, saxophonist Donald Harrison, who lays down his own distinctive stamp, engage in some fine […]
Ellis Marsalis Quartet, An Evening with the Ellis Marsalis Quartet (ELM)
This recording of the Ellis Marsalis Quartet captured live at Snug Harbor represents a typical Friday night set at the Frenchmen Street club. It’s emblematic of the solid jazz put […]
Kevin Louis, Loved Ones (Independent)
Trumpeter Kevin Louis makes a strong opening statement on his recording debut as leader. The New Orleans native and New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts graduate who attended Oberlin […]
