Music
Trombone Shorty, Lifted (Blue Note)
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews boasts that distinctive and somewhat elusive signature sound that most musicians pursue. It was initially recognized in his forward-motion trombone work that was heard on the […]
Lulu and the Broadsides, Lulu and the Broadsides (Kismet Records)
“That’s a Pretty Good Love” is the opening song on the first full album from Lulu and the Broadsides—the gritty quintet fronted by Dayna Kurtz—that sits at the intersection of […]
Tuba Skinny, Magnolia Stroll (Independent)
After a decade of playing (mostly) other artists’ songs, Tuba Skinny has released its first album of all-original tunes, Magnolia Stroll. Featuring compositions from Erika Lewis, Shaye Cohn, Robin Rapuzzi, […]
Extended, Without Notice (Independent)
Pianist Oscar Rossignoli, bassist Matt Booth and drummer Brad Webb continue to display their individual and collective musical expertise on this third release as the trio Extended. It opens strongly […]
Naughty Professor, Good Things (Independent)
From the first several bars of Naughty Professor’s new EP, Good Things, listeners will instantly realize New Orleans’ premier progressive, funky jazz band is reaching for something far from the […]
The Secret Six, Ed Polcer–Relaxin’ with the Secret Six (Independent)
Ed Polcer is a name every lover of traditional jazz should be familiar with, especially in New Orleans. He is 85 years old and has a vast resume playing cornet […]
Robert Eustis, The Tipping Point (Independent)
UPDATE: Robert Eustis will host an album release party for The Tipping Point on Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal Street. You’d think that someone’s […]
Anna Laura Quinn, Open the Door (Next Level)
Vocalist and arranger Anna Laura Quinn begins her debut album, Open the Door, alone at the microphone. Gradually, the other members of the band, which include guitarist Ed Barrett, bassist […]
The Greyboy Allstars, Get a Job: Music from the Original Broadcast Series Soul Dream (Knowledge Room Recordings)
The first song and single from the latest release from The Greyboy Allstars, the San Diego-based groove band, will be very familiar to most listeners interested in soul classics from […]
Son House, Forever On My Mind (Easy Eye Sounds)
For many blues lovers, the discovery and release of these long-forgotten tapes recorded by Son House, one of the titans of the Delta blues, is like finding the winning Powerball […]
