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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

Sat, 07/07/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Staxx Of Gold     African Music Machine     08:17     African Music Machine 2     Save Us All     Tracy Chapman     03:47     Our Bright Future 3     Bones in the Valley     The Jones Family Singers     04:35     The Spirit Speaks 4     Let the Water Run Dry (feat. Ke... Read more

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

Recipes: Blackberry Cobbler

Thu, 07/05/18
High summer is blackberry season, and cobbler is an easy way to enjoy them. It's terrific by itself. With a scoop of vanilla and/or some fresh whipped cream? Crazy good!  For the filling: 3-1/2 to 4 cups fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar... 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

Video: Wagner Drake Ozaki 'Tears of the Sun'

Sat, 06/30/18
Master percussionist Hamid Drake visited New Orleans in June 2018 and among other gigs, did a set with New Orleans-based musicians Rob Wagner and Nobu Ozaki at the Allways Lounge. This video is an excerpt from an improvisation on a tune by Wagner. An earlier studio recordin... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/29/18

Sat, 06/30/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     choo choo ska     llans thelwell and the celestials     03:20     llans plays it all 2     You Better Get Right     Willie Morganfield     02:03     The Jewel Records Gospel Story 3     Do Your Thing     Marion Gaines Singers     05:39     Soul Gospel, Vol.2 4     Get... Read more

5 things to know for 6/29 - 7/5

Fri, 06/29/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Independence Day is on Wednesday and the city is hosting the annual Go 4th on the River celebration. This free "dueling barges" fireworks show is rated 5th "must see" in the country by the American Pyrotechnic Association. City Park will be hosting fireworks on July 3 wi... Read more

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