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: New Orleans
Trombone Shorty Rides Again, Returning for His First Disc in 5 Years (album review)
Trombone Shorty, “Lifted” (Blue Note) Call it the feelgood jazz-ish release of the year. Lifted, the first album from New Orleans … More
Best Jazz Discs of 2018
My favorite jazz releases of 2018 (as submitted to JazzTimes mag and elsewhere), listed alphabetically: Kenny Barron Quintet Concentric Circles (Blue Note) … More
Montreal Jazz Fest: Scintillating if Sweaty — Herbie, Kamasi, Medeski, more.
By now, you’ve probably heard about the heat wave that landed in Quebec, just in time for the 39th annual … More
Acme Jazz Garage — Ascending?
I seldom write about my own projects here, but thought I’d throw out a quick note about the CD recently … More
The Act of Creation
In recent years, I’ve become more involved in writing music, thanks in part to the fact that I co-lead a … More
Swingadelic, “Toussaintville” (CD review)
(originally published in JazzTimes) Swingadelic, “Toussaintville” (Zoho) Any tribute to the creative prowess and influence of Allen Toussaint, the New … More
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, “That’s It!” (CD review)
(recently published in Relix) Preservation Hall Jazz Band, “That’s It!” (Legacy) In order to broaden their once-traditional New Orleans music … More
SUNDAY JAZZ JOURNAL: French Quarter Fest or Bust
How’s it possible that this one-time regular attendee of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival hasn’t visited the Crescent … 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
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