The always thoughtful and eloquent Keith Spera: here is his review of Presevation Hall’s latest, and a very Burkean assessment in the following quote: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band cannot, and should not, escape or avoid its esteemed and considerable legacy. But a respect for, and connection to, the past should not preclude looking forward. Music,…
I am really quite fatigued as my first working day draws to a close. I do not wish to suggest, however, that I am disheartened or depressed or defeated. For the first time in my life I have met the system face to face, fully determined to function within its context as an observer and…
Paul Gerard interview. The Braiser: I fricken’ love anything that has to do with New Orleans; I lived there for a while. I think anyone who’s stayed there for a while gets homesick afterwards, and just gravitates towards anything relating to New Orleans. Paul Gerard: It’s so true. You know the song, “You Know What…
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of The Beautiful American. I still have a vague recollection of the BBC radio announcement. JazzLouis Armstrongmusicnew orleanspopsSatchmo
He noticed with interest that the old woman was beginning to nod at her desk. Working conditions looked wonderful (p. 59) “I have a valve which is subject to vicissitudes which may force me to lie abed on certain days. Several more attractive organizations are currently vying for my services. I must consider them first”…
Keith Spera reports on the smooth-meister’s National Medal of the Arts award. Allen ToussaintJazzmusicNational Medal of Artsnew orleans
This from Ricky Riccardi’s excellent blog. Even with his frustrations over the treatment of his people, Armstrong remained a proud American and one of the country’s greatest cultural ambassadors. In 1959, Armstrong was asked about his title of “Ambassador of Goodwill,” Armstrong told a German reporter, “I’m an American first of all. And I don’t…
Saundra Green’s NOLA cooking classes. “We don’t count carbs and we don’t count calories,” Green jokes. “If we know we are going to be really bad, we just double up on the Lipitor.” She can’t resist adding that her grand-mère (grandmother) ate bacon fat every day of her life and lived to be 102. This…
Confirmation of the Plant man’s Louisiana music credibility. As I’ve said all along, Plant is the only superstar from the 60s that never stood still. His music is deeper and richer than ever. More than anywhere, I know where I’d like to be on July 17th. Also check out Li’l Band O’Gold latest and the Fats…
But the criteria at Levy Pants were very low. Promptness was sufficient excuse for promotion (p. 56). a confederacy of duncesJohn Kennedy Toolenew orleans
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