Music
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah: Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning (Ropeadope)
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, celebrates the cultures of New Orleans Black Indians, West Africa and the African diaspora on Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning.
Magical Beats at the Bayou Bar: Peter Harris delivers the goods
Particularly following a hot, muggy day in New Orleans, taking refuge in the cool, darkened Bayou Bar and listening to the jazz of the Peter Harris Quartet feels like an oasis. Bassist Harris, whose reign at the club, which is located inside the Pontchartrain Hotel, began in 2019 as a one night a week gig and continued to expand with a few stops and goes in between. Since the beginning of 2022 it’s grown to an impressive four nights: Tuesdays through Fridays.
The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr.: Live at the Maple Leaf (Independent)
The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr. Live at the Maple Leaf
The New Orleans Nightcrawlers: Too Much To Hold (Independent)
The New Orleans Nightcrawlers
Jason Mingledorff: Start It! (Independent)
Having such a strong presence on the New Orleans music scene and beyond, it comes as a surprise that Start It! stands as Jason Mindgledorff’s debut release as leader.
Storyville Stompers Brass Band: Count Your Blessings (Independent)
Storyville Stompers Brass Band Count Your Blessings
It’s A Clean Machine: New Breed Brass Band’s fresh sound and the making of Made in New Orleans
It’s A Clean Machine: New Breed Brass Band’s fresh sound and the making of Made in New Orleans.
Peter “Chuck” Badie (1925-2023)
Beyond being a master of the upright bass, Peter “Chuck” Badie was blessed with an astounding memory. He’d tell stories of the early days in his career and say things like, “It was a Tuesday night in 1952” and then name every musician on the bandstand. Peter “Chuck” Badie died on April 15, 2023, at the age of 97.
New Breed Brass Band: Made in New Orleans (Treme Records)
New Breed Brass Band’s totally kickin’ recently released album could only be, as the title and music indicate, Made in New Orleans. It’s doubtful if anyone can argue with that because the Crescent City’s street culture permeates the attitude and beats that are heard emanating from the social and pleasure clubs’ parades, the Black Indians, and yes, hip-hop that also lives among the longer-established traditions—and is embraced by a next generation of musicians and friends who hang and play together.
