Rarely are the offspring of famous, larger-than-life performers capable of carrying forward the musical legacy of their forebears with the same stellar level of talent
The name Banu (pronounced “Bah-new”) means “lady” in Persian. Other sources say the name comes from “Peri-Banu,” a genie-woman mentioned in Arabian Nights. A person
One of notable (and somewhat problematic) characteristics of prewar jazz is the finite number of tunes from the era—not that “finite” means “small.” A bandleader
‘Seismic’ blues singer raises the Yerba Buena Stompers to new heights Why does Ida sing the blues? It’s like asking why the moon glows, and
It’s not uncommon that certain musicians who have achieved a degree of renown as interpreters of the classical repertoire dip into other realms of music
When the 15th annual Rochester International Jazz Festival concludes on Saturday, July 2, that night’s headliner will be a solid-sending son of old New Orleans.
An indication of Katie Cavera‘s popularity can easily be found by checking her calendar of upcoming engagements, which shows consistent bookings into January 2018. She
An artist is by definition a misfit and a malcontent: one who, upon finding reality unsatisfactory reaches to make or find meaning through inspired creative
Tim Laughlin [LOCK-lin] has been tabbed “The Swinging Son of New Orleans.” He determined early in his career that he wanted to separate himself from
At first appearance, Singapore Slingers leader Matt Tolentino seems a living definition of the word “anachronism.” He might be an impeccably-groomed Jazz Age time-traveler, dropped
A highly-respected performer in all areas of jazz from traditional to avant-garde, Scott Robinson has established his own unique musical voice, which was described in
A Note of Correction: Deano Assunto, the son of trumpeter Frank Assunto (of the original Dukes of Dixieland) was in touch with us recently to
The “hot” band touring the country these days is appropriately named The Hot Sardines. This eight-member group out of New York City has six musicians,
There aren’t many Native Americans who became big names in the world of jazz. Among the few, Mildred Bailey, the “Rockin’ Chair Lady”, came from
From great-grandmother to grandfather to father to son. That’s the musical legacy of the Allred family. John Allred’s great-grandmother was born near New Orleans in
Wende Harston, longtime vocalist for the Queen City Jazz Band, fell on hard times through a series of unexpected life events and bad luck and
Leah Bezin, banjoist with Chicago’s award-winning West End Jazz Band, considers music a species of divine insanity. “People who love jazz are marked. It’s a
When people ask pianist Ed Clute if he has been blind his whole life, he answers, “Not yet.” Ed is quite possibly the hardest-swinging stride
Over the years many New Orleans families have proudly passed down musical traditions from generation to generation. Names such as Tio, Dodds, Keppard, St. Cyr,
An accomplished and energetic touring musician, Rob Wright is a former member of the famed folk ensemble, The New Christy Minstrels. Having played in all
