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Matt Sakakeeny & Willie Birch, Roll with It — Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans (Duke University Press)
When the energy of a social aid and pleasure club parade becomes particularly high and the forward motion of the second line feels unstoppable, the chant “Roll with it…” encourages […]
Bruce Boyd Raeburn, New Orleans Style and the Writing of American Jazz History (University of Michigan Press)
It is no secret to musicians trying to play New Orleans jazz for a living that jazz writers have agendas, and that what passes for worthy in the jazz media […]
Ian McNulty, A Season of Night: New Orleans Life After Katrina (University Press of Mississippi)
Ian McNulty’s eye for detail makes A Season of Night important. He recorded the little things that we all experienced but never thought they were more than trivialities. We all […]
Mick Burns (ed.), Walking with Legends: Barry Martyn’s New Orleans Jazz Odyssey (Louisiana State University Press)
British born jazzman Barry Martyn is a grand storyteller, a good drinking companion, and just the person to have around if you’re new to New Orleans and care about traditional […]
A “Baron” of Philadelphia: Pianist Kenny Barron loves to play in New Orleans
Pianist and composer, the hugely talented Kenny Barron, 80, jumped into the jazz scene when he was still in high school and through circumstances met and performed with the legendary and progressive saxophonist Yusef Lateef. Lateef would become a major influence in his life.
New Orleans Klezmer All Stars: Celebrating Over Three Decades Together
The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars are celebrating 33 years together. When one thinks of Klezmer and the Crescent City, they’re solely the ones who come to mind, and in doing so they’ve expanded the New Orleans sound in turn. They have the musical chops and vision to pull Yiddish dance music in a modern age while being wryly respectful of tradition. Befitting a multi-talented band with in-demand members, getting them all in a room is not an easy task, but lo and behold, they’re playing shows in support of Tipish, their new album, just in time for Jazz Fest. I hiked the Maple Street construction zone along with Glenn Hartman and Jonathan Freilich to discuss the new album and more.
Quite A Ride: Samara Joy, the new Ella Fitzgerald
“Oh man,” Samara Joy sighs, pulling her hair back, her eyes widening behind a pair of glasses. “Um, it’s been quite a ride.”
Susanne Ortner: From Germany to New Orleans to Brazil
Susanne Ortner, a clarinetist from Germany who’s lived in New Orleans since 2017, makes her Jazz Fest debut. She’s performing with Susanne Ortner’s Macumba, a small ensemble that plays Brazilian choro music. A distinctive musical style that emerged from Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century, choro is considered the father of samba and grandfather of bossa nova.
Loyola University Sponsors Esplanade in the Shade Stage at French Quarter Festival 2024
Loyola University New Orleans’ School of Music and Theatre Professions has partnered with the French Quarter Festival for the sponsorship of the Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New […]
