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Fest Focus: Nicholas Payton
When young trumpet lion Nicholas Payton takes the Jazz Tent stage on Sunday, April 28, it will be a high point, though by no means a culmination, in a lifetime […]
Jazz Fest ’95 in Review
Like its 25 predecessors, the 1995 Jazz Festival had its moments, both memorable and forgettable. Our writers and photographers document some of each. MOST OMNIPRESENT POP STAR: With a straw […]
Young Turks Set Out for Jazz Boot Camp; Sun Ra Has Left the Planet
When most people think of summer camp, visions of tree-lined trails leading to sparkling lakes, bonfires and pup tents come to mind. But for young, serious-minded, passionate musicians such as […]
Miniature Jazz Fest Goes on Tour; Big Sun Celebrates New Disc
If it works here, why not everywhere? Producers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival have teamed up with San Francisco-based promoter Bill Graham Presents to test the national […]
Guest Commentary: Has Rap Replaced Jazz As the Cutting Edge of Musical Art?
Not long ago, I went down to Tower Records to buy some music. On this particular occasion, I was checking out some classical music. A friend stopped me and said […]
The Coolest of ’92
JUST TOO COOL Nine of our writers document their coolest musical experiences of ‘92 — album, concert, or other. For a non-writer perspective, we asked a few familiar faces to […]
The State of New Orleans Jazz
Editor’s Note: Delfeayo Marsalis has a unique insider’s perspective on the contemporary jazz world. Born into the New Orleans family that has become a musical dynasty, Delfeayo got his start […]
A Musical Collage for Carnival
The cover photo shoot, by participant: Rik Slave sang “We Are the World.” Fred LeBlanc bit Irma Thomas’ knee. Irma laughed at Fred. George Porter, Jr. ended up being late […]
Hot Wax in Big Stacks: Tips from the Record Tent
Hot glass is more like it this year. Following market demand (being dragged behind it kicking and screaming is more like it), we have reduced the quantities of vinyl at […]
NewsBeat September 1989
In case you might not have noticed, South Louisiana music is becoming almost as popular as Cajun cuisine…at least in the world of advertising. In fact, just about any time […]
