August 2001
BackTalk
- Ellis Marsalis
One of the ironies of pianist Ellis Marsalis’ musical career is that two of his sons—trumpeter Wynton and saxophonist Branford—were world-famous…
Bayou Boogie
Chassez De Faim
Cover Story
- The Armstrong Alumni All Stars: Keeping Satchmo's Music Alive
ARVELL SHAW and JOE MURANYI interviewed by Lars Edegran The Armstrong Alumni All Stars, comprised of bassist Arvell Shaw, clarinetistJoe Muranyi,…
Dis 'n' Dat
- K-Doe without Tears
I was acquainted with Ernie K-Doe for many years, first encountering the man around 1965 at a “Teen Fair” held at…
Features
- Masters of Louisiana Music: Ernest Kador, Jr. aka Ernie K-Doe
Ernie K-Doe (b. Ernest Kador, Jr.) Born: February 22, 1936 New Orleans, LA Died: July 5, 2001 New Orleans, LA In… - Second Chances, Second Helpings
- A Marsalis Family Reunion
Unlike the Jackson Five or the Neville Brothers, the celebrated Marsalis jazz family doesn’t normally perform as a unit. But there…
Know What It Means
Letters
- Letters August 2001
ERRONEOUS TIGERS This is a brief note regarding Jerry Brock’s article [Notes On New Orleans Brass Bands] in the July [2001]…
Mojo Mouth
- Preserving the Legends
We have an abundance of good things in New Orleans and Louisiana: great music and food; a unique culture and deep…
St. Rock
Talkin' 'bout New Orleans
Reviews
- Navigating the Swamp of Louis Armstrong Releases
One of the happiest side effects of the Louis Armstrong centennial celebration is the reconfiguration of this master musician's catalog. For… - Clem Snide, The Ghost of Freeedom (SpinArt Records)
- Deep Banana Blackout, Feel the Peel (Flying Frog Records)
- Various Artists, Specialty Records Greatest Hits (Speciality/Fantasy)
- Rory Block, I'm Every Woman (Rounder)
- Super Chikan, Shoot That Thang (Rooster Blues)
- The Word, The Word (RopeADope Records)
- Sean Costello, Moanin' for Molasses (Landslide)
- The Touchet Family and Friends, The Best Recordings of the Touchet Family and Friends (Swallow)
- Various Artists, Night Train Keyboard Kings (Night Train International)
- Various Artists, Night Train New Orleans (Night Train International)
- Vali Talbot, Home of My Heart (Independent)
- John Mayall & Friends, Along for the Ride (Eagle Records)
- Lawrence Williams, Jr., I'm in the Game (Won't Be Denied Records)
- Various Artists, The Toussaint Touch (R.P.M.)
- Various Artists, Ultimate Zydeco (Mardi Gras Records)
- Irma Thomas, If You Want It, Come and Get It (Rounder Heritage)
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Back to Bogalusa (Blue Thumb)
- Johnny Adams, Released…A Memorial Album (R.P.M.)
- La Bande Feufollet, Belle Louisiane (Feufollet Records)
- Ron Sexsmith, Blue Boy (SpinArt)
- Lenny McDaniel, Unconditional Love (Café Au Lait Music)
- Armstrong Alumni All Stars, Armstrong Alumni All Stars (GHB Records)
- Various Artists, LOUISiana ARMSTRONG (Louisiana Red Hot Records)
- Laura Cantrell, Not the Tremblin' Kind (Diesel Only)
- Lynn Drury, Frequencies Crossing (Thumbs Up)
- Topsy Chapman & the Pros, My One and My Only Love (GHB Records)
- Smoky Greenwell, Premium Smoke (Greenwell Records)
- Various Artists, This Is Louisiana (Ace)
- Various Artists, Louisiana Gold Volume One (Digi-Tek Productions)
