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Davell Crawford Comes of Age
The piano whiz kid, who just turned 20, says “Let Them Talk’: as his first album demonstrates, he’s too busy living up to the legacy of Sugarboy Crawford, his fabled […]
Marva Wright
Marva Wright, a house-hold name in New Orleans, is finally where she wants to be—in demand. In her home town, in her own country, and especially abroad. She has numerous […]
On the Road with Preservation Hall
The French Quarter’s Preservation Hall is known around the world as a famous traditional jazz club. What is not so well known in New Orleans is just how big Preservation […]
Pieces of the Cradle
Few places that held the original spirit of Jazz still exist. ‘Those that do hide their history well. Jazz was born out of a very rare moment in history. […]
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys: Creating Within The Tradition
BANNED FROM COMPETITION He had sung French songs at three, and played his first accordion riff at seven. Everything was peachy for the child prodigy until he won a […]
Tipitina’s on the Block but Still Open; Cutting Edge Conference to Open August 30th
A front-page story In the Times-Picayune about Tipitina’s being up for sale triggered all manner of speculation about the club’s Immediate future and what should be done with It (see […]
City Trumpets New Louis Armstrong Stamp; Essence Fest in Review
The trumpeting to herald the Louis Armstrong stamp (available on September 1) and celebrate this jazz centennial era will kick off at the Palm Court Jazz Cafe on Monday, Aug. […]
Fest Focus: Dr. Michael White
A stern black-and-white portrait of “Papa John” Joseph, bass poised, hangs over the mantle in Dr. Michael White’s home office. White, a native New Orleans traditional jazz clarinetist, inspects the […]
Where’s Da Wax?
Don’t let that Jazz Fest glow fade with the memories. From rarities and classics to the latest releases, New Orleans is a goldmine for music collectors of every stripe. Here’s […]
Davell Crawford and Ricky Bee Do Jazz Fest; New Releases from Warren Mays, B.B.M.
Some of the local contemporary R&B, hip-hop and rap music you’ll find at Jazz Fest ’95 includes: Batiste Brothers (April 28); DJ Jimi and Ricky B (April 29); Sterlyn Silver […]
