On Tuesday, February 3 at 10 p.m., WWOZ will broadcast a performance by jazz pianist Jesse McBride and The Next Generation live from Snug Harbor. Tune in to 90.7 FM or listen online at WWOZ.org to catch this evening of compositions dedicated to the second 50 years of New Orleans jazz.
Be sure to tune in to the Wednesday afternoon blues and R&B show, Sittin' at the Crossroads with Big D, to hear a live in-studio performance by J.J. Grey, who performs with his band Mofro at the House of Blues that night in support of their latest release, Orange Blossoms.
» Read more about J.J. Grey & Mofro
This performance is part of the 'OZ Vibes Concert Series, sponsored by The Transportation Revolution.
Grammy winners and 10-time nominees BeauSoleil perform live in the WWOZ studio, in celebration of their Jan. 20 release on Yep Roc Records, Alligator Purse. The band is in town for their world premiere CD release party at the The Maple Leaf on Friday, and they play at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette on Saturday, January 24.
For the upcoming 51st annual Grammy Awards, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet received a nomination in the Zydeco/Cajun category for their Munck Music CD, Live at the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Michael Doucet received a nomination in the same category for the Smithsonian Folkways release, From Now On.
Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe.
BeauSoleil features Michael Doucet on violin, guitar, accordion, mandolin, and vocals; David Doucet on guitar and vocals; Jimmy Breaux on accordion; percussionist Billy Ware; drummer Tommy Alesi; and Mitch Reed on fiddle and bass.
» Read more about BeauSoleil on the Yep Roc website
This performance is part of the OZ Vibes Concert Series, sponsored by The Transportation Revolution.