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Saxophonist Alvin "Red" Tyler: A True New Orleans Musical Hero, Part 1

Authored by: David Kunian

On May 9, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival honored the life, legacy, and memory of the great saxophonist Alvin "Red" Tyler. Tyler was an integral part of the J&M Studio band run by Dave Bartholomew, which backed up everyone from Fats Domino and Little Richard to Shirley and Lee in the 1950s and 1960s.

Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 8

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Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 7

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Spring 2009 Membership Drive — Day 5

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Snooks Eaglin, 1936-2009

Authored by: Mike Kobrin
Photo of Snooks Eaglin
After a long illness, Snooks Eaglin passed on Wednesday, February 18. For over five decades, Snooks dazzled audiences with his unique guitar style and vast repertoire. Please join WWOZ in remembering this profoundly influential New Orleans musician.
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Darwin and Mardi Gras

Authored by: Jamie Dell'Apa [Show Host]
Submitted: Sat, 02/14/2009 - 11:46pm
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 12:00am - 3:31am
Chimp in spacesuit holding hand of a cousin species

You're telling me that Mardi Gras started the same week as a satellite collision and Charles Darwin's 200th birthday? Oh such material for a radio show.

Music about chimps and dogs (The Beagle and Barkus?) and music about chimps and dogs in satellites.

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Fat Tuesday's New Orleans Music Show

Authored by: Olivia Greene [Show Host]
Submitted: Fri, 02/13/2009 - 8:28pm
Tag(s): Mardi Gras and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
New Orleans Baby Dolls
On Mardi Gras it's Olivia Greene's great pleasure and privilege to sub for Tom Morgan, and to play a program of party music designed to be your soundtrack for a special day of delights and adventures. Go Mardi Gras Music!
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9th Annual Salute to the Mardi Gras Indians

Authored by: Tom Morgan [Show Host]
Submitted: Thu, 02/12/2009 - 10:43am
Tag(s): Mardi Gras and Show host blog
Big Chief Darryl Montana of the Yellow Pocahontas
On Tuesday, February 17th, at 11 a.m. catch Tom Morgan's special three-hour show dedicated to the Mardi Gras Indians. Joining him will be author, poet and former 'OZ show host, John Sinclair, as well as Indians live in our studio singing and talking about their culture.
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Happy Birthday to Rebirth's Phil Frazier!

Join 'OZ in wishing Rebirth Brass Band sousaphonist and co-founder Phil Frazier a happy 43rd birthday — and many more. The band recently celebrated its 25th anniversary — here's hoping for another 25 years! .
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Charlie B interviews Ray Brown Jr about April appearance in New Orleans

Authored by: Charles Burchell [Show Host]
Submitted: Mon, 02/09/2009 - 11:50am
Tag(s): Show host blog

Ray Brown Jr., singer, composer, arranger, drummer and pianist travels to New Orleans for a special concert on April 25th. Ray Jr., the son of jazz bassist Ray Brown and legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald headlines the event that will commemorate his mother's 92nd birthday.

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