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Robert Walter’s 20th Congress, “Spacesuit” (Royal Potato Family)
Considering the name of the album, Spacesuit, and the musicians involved—organist/multi-keyboardist Robert Walter, drummer Simon Lott, guitarist Chris Alford and bassist Victor Little plus percussionist Mike Dillon—one can anticipate progressively […]
Jazz In The Park Spring 2018: Darcy Malone, Little Freddie King And More
Spring 2018 has sprung and with it, plentiful outdoor music events. At Louis Armstrong Park, this means the beloved “Jazz in the Park” outdoor concert series, which is now in […]
Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys, “Live at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles” (FAC)
Considered a musician’s musician, the venerable Walter Mouton is the stuff legends are made of. For the past 65 years, he has led the Scott Playboys, and he has played […]
Walter “Wolfman” Washington Celebrates 70th Birthday
For better or worse, the pool of active New Orleans musicians in 2013 who were also active during the so-called “classic” period of New Orleans rhythm and blues/rock and roll/soul […]
Nicholas Payton Subject of “Legends Series” at the Little Gem
It’s a tribute to New Orleans’ musicians that they continually honor their ancestors and take evolution of our musical traditions seriously. Music is nothing if it doesn’t change and flow […]
Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste, Soul Understanding (Independent)
On their third outing, the trio of Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, and Russell Batiste, Jr. continue their tradition of solid, if somewhat generic, funk played with an easy authority. […]
Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Spiritual Vibrations
The funky blues guitarist they call the Wolfman only let opportunity pass him by once. One night in the early ’60s, Joe Tex, soul master and fixture of R&B scenes […]
Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste: A Meeting of the Minds
The Joe Krown Trio with Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste is what New Orleans is all about: Three musicians, none a worldwide celebrity but each a master of his […]
Octa Clark Dies at age 94: Walter Mouton and Bruce Daigrepont
It’s festival season again in southwest Louisiana. This year, however, a somber note—the passing of the Cajun-music legend Octa Clark at the age of 94—was sounded amid the joyful noise. […]
Leader of the Pack: Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters
Walter “Wolfman” Washington is a Sagittarius. The sign of the Archer is known for its restless qualities, and a pursuit of freedom, knowledge and new experiences. Those characteristics are all […]
