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5 things to know for 7/13 - 7/19

Thu, 07/12/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Turn on our live video stream on Saturday night as we bring you the Kyle Roussel Organ Trio from the final Jazz & Heritage Foundation free concert of the season. There are two sets happening at the Jazz & Heritage Center. One starts at 8p and one at 9:30p. We will be liv... Read more

Video: James Singleton, Nahum Zybdel, Susanne Ortner at 'OZ

Wed, 07/11/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

James Singleton, Nahum Zybdel, and Susanne Ortner joined us in the studio this morning to share some beautiful jazz. Check out their 3-song set below.  Songs 1. Luis Americano 2. Migalhas de Amor 3. Mamanita Read more

Video: Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp on School Groove

Tue, 07/10/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Students from the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp joined host Cole Williams in the studio this afternoon for a special July edition of School Groove! Check out the replay below. Angelica Pruitt  - bass Theron Sanchez - trumpet Kevin Gullage - keys Gus Wietfeldt - sax Jarre... Read more

Harold Battiste + AFO Records: Tricentennial Music Moment

Sat, 07/07/18

All For One Records (AFO) was a collective label, completely owned by New Orleanian African-American musicians, including Harold Battiste, Chuck Badie, Alvin Red Tyler, Melvin Lastie, and more. They set up shop at the corner of Claiborne and Orleans Avenues in 1961. Read more

Hear entire Henry Butler Jazz Fest 2002 set, Sun. 4p

Sat, 07/07/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Sunday at 4p, listen in to a special edition of Sitting In as host Tom Roche shares a classic Henry Butler concert in its entirety, direct from the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. This brilliant set has not been heard since it originally aired live on... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/06/18

Video: Henry Butler tribute

Fri, 07/06/18

In early 2015, George Ingmire sat down with Papa Mali, Tom McDermott, Trombone Shorty, David Torkanowsky, Amasa Miller, James Patterson, music director at Snug Harbor, and Kyle Roussel, to get their take on what made Henry Butler such a powerful pianist. This piece also inc... Read more

5 things to know for 7/6 - 7/12

Thu, 07/05/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Essence Fest is happening in the city through the Sunday! Performers this year include Janet Jackson, Doug E. Fresh, and Erykah Badu. Local performers include Mykia Jovan (debut), DJ Jubilee, and Big Freedia. See the whole lineup here. 2) Tipitina's Free Fridays will be... Read more

Henry Butler tributes on the 2-week archive

Thu, 07/05/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

A number of our show hosts have paid tribute to the late Henry Butler. Listen in to these recent shows to hear stories from close friends and collaborators and, of course, all the music. Simply click on the show you want to hear and it will take you to our 2-week archive: ... Read more

In Memoriam: Henry Butler

Mon, 07/02/18

​New Orleans piano genius Henry Butler has passed away at the age of 68.  Blinded by glaucoma at birth, Butler began playing the piano at age six, and professionally arranged, composed, and performed since age 12. One of the premier torchbearers of the New Orleans jazz and ... Read more