The San Diego Jazz Party began in 1988 and recently celebrated its 32nd anniversary on the weekend of February 21st at the lovely Hilton San
The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s new exhibition: New Orleans Music Observed: The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys had its grand opening on January
We decided to spend New Year’s Eve and 12th night in New Orleans. I was thinking it would be somewhat of a “quiet” visit not
The 30th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival was held the first weekend in November at the always welcoming Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in
FRITZEL’S TURNS FIFTY! – 733 Bourbon – Fritzel’s celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 13th, as not only one of the oldest music clubs but
The grand opening of the Sazerac House at 101 Magazine (at Canal) took place Wednesday, October 2nd. This estimated $50 million project began as a
Our favorite hotel was previously named The Inn On Bourbon at 541 Bourbon and was the site of the famous multi-storied French Opera House, established
The latest Shake-em-Up Jazz Band CD, The Boy In The Boat, was released just prior to their second European tour which included Brittany, France; Herrang,
I first met guitarist Molly Reeves at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church during Jazz Fest in 2015. She played with Norbert Susemihl (tp) and Orange Kellin
The Carousel Bar inside the Hotel Monteleone in the two hundred block of Royal Street is the only revolving bar in New Orleans. Installed on
To be a woman, you have to look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man and work like a dog. —
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrated its 50th this year with eight full days of performances. The official date of the first Fest
Fifteen years and 38 million dollars later, The Historic New Orleans Collection unveiled a glorious new addition to their galleries on April 6th at 520
The 31st Annual San Diego Jazz Party was held at The Hilton San Diego/Del Mar from February 22nd through the 24th. And what a party
There are many restaurants in the French Quarter that offer jazz brunches on the weekends but a few of the more popular venues feature live
As they say: One Good Bar Deserves Another—and many French Quarter Hotels are creating music venues where a bar once stood alone. These provide additional
The 29th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, held in Chandler, Arizona, was an outstanding event. The perfect early November weather allowed for easy wandering between
PRESERVATION HALL LEGACY AWARDS We attended the Preservation Hall Second Annual Legacy Awards held at the Ace Hotel in the Central Business District—this was originally
Although New Orleans is famous for its liquid “spirits,” there are quite a few hotels that boast the promise of some interaction with ethereal spirits
October is the most delightful month to enjoy the French Quarter, with its usually perfect weather, relatively low humidity, and daily celebrations. It is considered
New Orleans Museum Month August was New Orleans Museum month and the air-conditioned exhibits catered to and welcomed thousands of guests. In the heart of
The French Quarter is known not only for its music but its restaurants—as we often tell visitors, just follow your nose! One of the most
The French Quarter temporarily relocated to Chandler, Arizona, on Sunday, May 20th, to celebrate the life of cornetist Gary Church who passed away February 19th.
