January 2003
BackTalk
- Dave Alvin talks back
Dave Alvin’s songwriting talent first emerged a little over two decades ago when he formed the Blasters with his brother Phil…
Bayou Boogie
Cover Story
- The Radiators: Silver Like A Chalice
A crescent moon carved a scimitar scar across the cobalt midnight sky over the Bahamian islands. Orion’s Belt framed a canvas…
Dis 'n' Dat
- Dis 'n' Dat: Readin', 'Ritin' & Rhythmitic
One of the most curious facts in Al Kennedy’s Chord Changes On The Chalkboard: How Public School Teachers Shaped Jazz and…
Features
- Annals of Funk Obstetrics: The Birth of Tipitina's
“Chupa, chupa, chupa, cha-la wal-la wah-oo-oo oh wha-oo-ay Ti-pi-ti-na che-na-wal-la woncha doncha cha-la tee-na wey…” —Professor Longhair, 1954 “On swamp… - Critics' Choice: The Best Louisiana CDs of 2002
- Masters of Louisiana Music: Edward Blackwell
Drummer Ed Blackwell, a native of Uptown New Orleans, pioneered free jazz with saxophonist Ornette Coleman and trumpeter Don Cherry. With…
Feed Me Something, Mister
- Feed Me Something, Mister: Should I Stay or Should I Go? One Man's Battle With Buffets
Eating at buffets is a game, and it’s a game I usually lose, though willingly. When the offer is all-you-can-eat for…
Letters
Live Wire
Mojo Mouth
- Welcome to 2003
As a good way to start a new year, it’s time for me to sincerely and publicly thank the musicians, music…
Obituaries
St. Rock
Talkin' 'bout New Orleans
Reviews
- Dave Osoff, Mosaic (Lunengroove)
- Parker James, Simply Parker (Ralph Records)
- Dexter Godron, XXL Live At The Left Bank (Prestige/Fantasy Records)
- Dirty Mouth, With Mother Finally…(Feelingobvious Records)
- Deadboy and the Elephantmen, If This Is Hell, Then I'm Lucky (Elephantmen Records)
- Danny Collet, It Wasn't Supposed To Happen (Acadiana Records)
- Ramsay Midwood, Shoot Out At the OK Chinese Restaurant (Vanguard)
- L.J. Porter, Blue (Louisiana Red Hot)
- Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin' Cajuns, Squeezeville (Totally Swamped Recordings)
- Vinnie Santino, That's Him Officer! (PFI Records)
- Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band, Handyman (Independent)
- Lee Telle, Wiggle Your Thang (Ralph Records)
- George Perkins, Cryin' In The Streets (Night Train International)
- Bourbon Cowboys, Bourbon Cowboys (Independent)
- Various Artists, HammondFest 2002: At The Crossroads (Spring Records)
- Various Artists, Pure Swamp Gold Volume 3 (CSP Records)
- Various Artists, Blues Around the Clock (Pablo/Fantasy Records)
- Edwin McCain, The Austin Sessions (ATC Records)
- Tony Bennett and k.d. lang, A Wonderful World (RPM Records/Columbia)
- Various Artists, Zydeco: The Essential Collection (Rounder Heritage)
- Various Artists, Cajun Music: The Essential Collection (Rounder Heritage)
- Spirit of New Orleans, Bogalusa Strut (SONO)
- Le Cheile, Southern Charms (Independent)
- Soulscript, There By Now (Independent)
- Various Artists, Freedom: Songs From the Heart of America (Columbia Records)
- Evan Christopher, Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road, Volume 1: Road to New Orleans (STR Digital Records)
- Joseph Torregano, A Jazzman at 50! (JoeJen Records)
- Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, Somebody's Lookin' For Ya (Hardcore Records)
- Kent William Bowman, Points Beyond (Orchard)
- Lance Ellis, Thinking of You (Landlord Records)
- Kid Thomas' Dixieland Band 1957 With Ed Washington, The Larry Borenstein Collection: Volume 1 (504 Records)
- Brian Stoltz, East of Rampart Street (Long Overdue Recordings)
