Check out this story on Kermit Ruffins‘ visit with Louis Armstrong. Click HERE.
New Orleans’ Mayor Ray Nagin Proposes “A New Day”
Today, New Orleans’ Mayor Ray Nagin proposed a new day. It would fall between Tuesday and Wednesday and allow people to get more work done during the week. A name for the new day has not yet been determined.
Jeremy Davenport on cover of August OffBeat
Jeremy Davenport is on the cover of the August 2009 issue of OffBEAT.
“It took 11 years for Davenport to make his third studio album, but We’ll Dance ’Til Dawn, his debut for the New Orleans-based Basin Street label, was worth the wait.”–OffBEAT
Buy it today at your favorite retailer.
Jeremy Davenport CD Release Party in New Orleans
Here are a few pictures from last night’s CD Release Party for Jeremy Davenport’s We’ll Dance ‘Til Dawn at the Ritz-Carlton’s Davenport Lounge in New Orleans. More pictures soon.
Theresa Andersson on TV 4 in Sweden
Here is a video of Theresa Andersson performing on
TV4 in Sweden.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp Gala
Please join us at the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp Gala on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Rosy’s Jazz Hall. Starts 7pm. Ticket includes food and music. Purchase tickets at the door.
Music by artists-in-residence, latin jazz percussionists Candido Camero and Bobby Sanabria plus the distinguished faculty of the camp.
Did you know that Candido Camero performed with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett (along with many, many others). He is a living legend and only performed one time in New Orleans (at the Blue Room with Tony Bennett in 1954).
Please join the cause “Support the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp” on Facebook and tell your friends.
UPDATE: Here are a few photos from the culminating concert held July 24, 2009 and the invitation.