Kermit Ruffins announces second line for Dr. John today, June 7

Since heartbreaking news of Dr. John’s death swept through New Orleans and the world yesterday, June 6, tributes to the iconic musician have poured in. From social media to newspaper […]

Kermit Ruffins, Irma Thomas & more set for YLC’s Wednesday at the Square

Wednesday at the Square, presented by the Young Leadership Council, announced its lineup for the two-month long music party that will take place in the heart of New Orleans’ business […]

Kermit Ruffins to kick off Christmas New Orleans Style

He’s performed on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, played himself on HBO’s Treme, and even collaborated with Disney on the Jungle Book soundtrack. Kermit Ruffins has been expanding his musical […]

Do You Know What It Means?: Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong

When Louis Armstrong left New Orleans to go to Chicago in 1922, he joined up with his mentor, Joe “King” Oliver, and from there he went on to become one […]

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Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield, “A Beautiful World” (Basin Street Records)

In celebration of Basin Street Records’ 20th anniversary, label mates and trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield join forces on A Beautiful World. These two mock adversaries, who used to […]

Satchmo SummerFest enlists Nicholas Payton, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte

Satchmo SummerFest has revealed the lineup for its 17th annual celebration, which is slated to take over the Old U.S. Mint on August 4-6. This year’s gathering will find the […]

Celebrate the Holidays with Kermit Ruffins’ Barbecue Smoked Turkey Recipe

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and that means millions of people across America are about to gorge themselves with turkey. While many of those turkeys will undoubtedly be cooked […]

Photos: Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festival returns to New York with Dr. John, Kermit Ruffins, and more

The 3rd Annual Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festival filled Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York with thousands of jazz enthusiasts seeking a taste of New Orleans’ music scene. […]

Kermit Ruffins, PJ Morton to Play “Hope for 2morrow” Gala

Kermit Ruffins and Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton are among the artists that will perform at the inaugural Hope for 2Morrow Gala on Saturday, June 11 at the People’s Jazz […]

Fund Set Up for Kermit Ruffins’ Niece Milan Arriola

An online fundraising effort has been set up for Milan Arriola, the 20-year-old niece of trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, who was shot and killed on Friday, July 3. Ruffins shared the link […]