New Orleans, January 2013: Welcome to my kind of King Cake Party! We could
talk from Epiphany to Mardi Gras about king cakes and la galette des rois,
and stuff you find inside; however, I prefer a discourse on drinking one’s
way through Louisiana’s epic culture.
So, let’s ...
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While those of you in New Orleans are dealing with all the fun that comes
with Super Bowl, I will be in Memphis (most likely freezing) and
participating in the Blues Society's International Blues Challenge.
The 2013 International Blues Challenge will be the 29th year of Blue...
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In a city known for its incredible piano players, New Orleans native Henry
Butler sits a master of this unique stylistic craft. Currently residing in
Brooklyn when not on tour, I was quite thrilled to see that Henry was playing
a gig at the 55 Bar, a great little spot in a ...
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A great thing about being a New Orleanian in New York City is the steady
stream of familiar faces you get to see, whether just passing through or here
for a while. The Crescent City and the Big Apple cross-pollinate quite a bit,
especially within the music community. Both m...
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Brilliant young trumpeter Andrew Baham will visit Jelly Roll Justice this
Thursday, January 24th, to talk about his gig at Snug Harbor later that night
at 8 and 10 p.m.
Baham began playing the trumpet at age 11 --- inspired by the discipline and
appeal of the marching ban...
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There will be a group sale happening on Saturday, January 19 from 9 AM until
4:30 PM to benefit One World Family International Non-Profit Organization.
For sale will be an amazing collection of clothing from Thailand, handmade
jewelry from Angee Jackson (owner of Miette Bo...
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Attention all Yats in Hats, and Dats who say Who…
I know where that Fox got his Socks at… Do you?
Your gumbo’s not all that, so throw your roux in the rue.
We really must demand that it have Green Eggs and Ham in it!
That goes for Yertle the Turtle Soup too!
Our Boom ...
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During part of “Jazz from the French Market” on Thursday, January 17th,
Jelly Roll Justice will feature tunes by the great alto saxophonist Wessell
"Warmdaddy" Anderson
Wess has recently suffered a major stroke and is recovering while undergoing
physical, occupational a...
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While out at the Bestoff Sculpture Garden in City Park this Tuesday morning
--- where I volunteer --- I was approached by an elderly tourist from Paris
who could not speak any English. She needed to ask a question about the
garden, and began with
"Pardonnez mon francais."...
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On Thursday, January 3rd, the Calvin Johnson Quartet debuts its 2012 album
"Jewel's Lullaby" at Snug Harbor. Before heading over for sound check,
Calvin will stop by WWOZ for an interview just after five (5 p.m.) with Jelly
Roll Justice.
Calvin Johnson, Jr. was born with...
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