Critic’s rating: ★★★(94 minutes; PG-13) It’s impossible for me to approach a documentary about Jazz Fest aka the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage … More
Tag: Kermit Ruffins
Kermit Ruffins, “We Partyin’ Traditional Style” (CD review)
(originally published in Relix) Kermit Ruffins, “We Partyin’ Traditional Style” (Basin Street Records) Kermit Ruffins has become Kermit, Inc., gathering … More
“Treme” Third Season Finale Loaded With Tons O’ Great Players
Has there EVER been a television drama that has given as much respect to musicians as HBO’s “Treme,” in terms … More
Jazz Fest Diary: Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse & More
Whether it’s pre-Jazz Fest anticipation or something else, New Orleans feels like it’s on an emotional upswing. Mitch Landrieu, stepping … More
America Needs It Some “Treme”
“America needs it some Kermit,” the New Orleans DJ and sometime musician played by Steve Zahn says, about halfway through … More
“Making ‘Treme’ ” – Tonight on HBO
Just got the word from Basin Street Records head Mark Samuels: “Making ‘Treme,’ ” a behind-the-scenes look at “Treme,” a … More
HBO’s “Treme”: Required Viewing?
The forthcoming HBO series HBO “Treme” could be required viewing for fans of New Orleans music and culture, and for … More
The Next Hot New Orleans Trumpeter? The Search Is On
New Orleans, not surprisingly, has produced a long line of great jazz trumpeters, from Buddy Bolden, King Oliver and Louis … More
French Quarter Fest Lineup Announced: Astral Project, Irvin Mayfield, Radiators, Bonerama, More
Book dozens of major New Orleans and Louisiana acts, and many of the lesser-known ones, put them on stages throughout … More
New Orleans Wins, and It’s Not Just About Football
The New Orleans Saints are bound for the Superbowl in Miami. And that reality, after last night’s victory, means something … More
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