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Old Style Dancing to Brand New Tunes

Tue, 03/09/10
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
Having just got back from the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, I have never been so glad of what is commonly referred to as ‘New-Orleans-Time'. I mean, don't get me wrong, it can be quite annoying when you find yourself waiting in a bar until 9 PM for friends who swo... Read more

Jason Moran Will Visit Jazz From the Market Thursday March 4th

Tue, 03/02/10
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
This Thursday Jason Moran, fabulous pianist and composer extraordinaire, will stop by the studio before going on to Snug Harbor for his appearance with the brilliant Herlin Riley. This young Houston native now resides in Brooklyn and has played with Cassandra Wilson, Stev... Read more

Kicking back with Bob Andrews

Tue, 03/02/10
Authored by George Ingmire
Bob Andrews has been in the music scene since the late 60s, taking part in UK Pub Rock before going to produce a number of great records including "There She Goes" by The Las. He made his way to New Orleans in the early 90s - collaborating with everybody from Marva Wright t... Read more

Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Special Wednesday March 3rd 10:00 p.m.

Mon, 03/01/10
Join us Wednesday March 3rd when the small hand on the clock is on ten and the big hand is on twelve as we play at least two hours of the music of our "Musical Heroes" Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa. Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa and the 60th Anniversary of Fats ... Read more

Heavy D's Great Song Selection on Monday Mornings

Sun, 02/28/10
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
Conference of the Birds  Heavy D's Monday morning (6am to 9am) jazz show usually starts with Dave Holland's Conference of the Birds.  I hadn't heard this piece since 1977 when my fellow deli workers discussed this piece through an entire lunch rush.  We were always looking ... Read more

Bill Summers Turns Up The Heat

Wed, 02/24/10
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
The difficult thing about interviewing a musician in a car is that, sooner or later, someone will insist in trying to reverse park in front of your stationary vehicle and, after getting all kinds of annoyed, will completely derail your interviewee’s train of thought.  Of co... Read more

Andre "Mr. Rhythm" Williams on Wednesday Night 10 to 12 Kitchen Sink Show

Mon, 02/22/10
Join us Wednesday February 24 at 10:00 p.m. as Andre Williams drops in to chew the fat with David Kunian, Double A and A.J. Andre has been really busy with three new albums in the pipeline and he just released his debut work of fiction, a short-story and poetry collection ... Read more

1949 In Louisiana Music

Mon, 02/22/10
Authored by Tom Morgan
Join Tom Morgan on the Tuesday New Orleans Music Show from 11 am to 2 pm for 1949 in Louisiana music. The show will continue its look at the music of New Orleans and Louisiana on a year by year basis. Tomorrow's show will feature the first recordings of Professor Longhair, ... Read more

Ray Moore to Visit the Studio

Mon, 02/22/10
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
Ray Moore will be visiting Jazz from the Market a little after 5 p.m. this Thursday before going on to Snug Harbor for his 8 and 10 p.m. shows with the group Brasilliance! Ray Moore is perhaps best-known as a lead alto saxophonist and woodwind doubler, having worked with s... Read more

Captain Mackey's Excellent Adventure

Mon, 02/22/10
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
So, what's in a name? Especially a band name. Well, here's the thing - sometimes they confuse, and sometimes they defy explanation, but sometimes they convey something very real about the band itself. Captain Mackey's Goatskin and String Band - try saying that three times ... Read more

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