Ricky Sebastian, The Spirit Within (STR Digital Records)

A quick roll of the snare sets the hot tempo for the departure of “Caravan,” the opening cut of drummer Ricky Sebastian’s The Spirit Within. As the drummer’s recording debut […]

Winds of Change, Fresh Air (Wind Sounds Productions)

Formed about a year ago, the Winds of Change saxophone quartet steps out for its first recording venture on this self-produced CD. Filling this impressive debut are all original numbers […]

NOPD Disrupt Super Sunday, Steve Lacy, and What Not to Miss

French Quarter Festival: The Greatest Free (Music) Show on Earth?

When the French Quarter Festival debuted in 1984, it was easy to take in the entire scope of the event. One simply headed to Jackson Square to munch on the […]

Chucho Valdes, Solo-Live in New York (Blue Note)

Kermit’s New Club, Kidd Jordan, Familiar Faces and More

Indian Super Sunday

Unlikely though it may seem, the most significant date for the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians apart from Carnival is March 19, St. Joseph’s Day. Come sundown on the Italian […]

ReBirth Brass Band, Hot Venom (Mardi Gras Records)

Cameo Appearances by Jazz Stars, Mose Allison and More

Terence Blanchard Group featuring Donald Harrison, Jr., House of Blues, October 9, 1996