Issue Articles
Hot To Trot
"We’re like the people’s band," says Bennie Pete, the leader and tuba player of the Hot 8 brass band. "We pay a lot of attention to our followers. They’ll request […]
Allen Toussaint’s Jazzity Project, Going Places (CRT)
New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint has the chops to play anything he wants. He is the one whose huge contributions as a composer and pianist helped define the sound of […]
Voices of Distinction, What You Gonna Do? (Sound of New Orleans)
Though the New Orleans gospel group the Voices of Distinction was established just over three years ago, the individual members have long lifted their voices in praise. Audrey Ferguson and […]
Jason Moran, Same Mother (Blue Note)
On Same Mother Moran uniquely delves into the relationship of jazz and blues with his long-lived group, Bandwagon, with bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits. Joining in is guest […]
A Living Center of Music
At the end of February, noted trumpeter Dave Douglas arrives in New Orleans for the first time. While he is, of course, aware of the city’s musical heritage, he’s also […]
Branford Marsalis Quartet, A Love Supreme (Marsalis Music)
It’s odd that these two albums should have been released within months of each other. It’s certain that this wasn’t done purposely as it could cause confusion, provoke unrealistic comparisons […]
Dr. Lonnie Smith, Too Damn Hot (Palmetto)
Organ king Dr. Lonnie Smith gets down with a second line groove on “Norleans” which opens this swinging album. The veteran’s mastery of the big B-3 shines throughout as he […]
