Where Is The OUTRAGE?

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It is quite obvious that the District Attorney of New Orleans, Eddie Jordan, is incompetent. Even if he isn’t the office needs a boost, just like a sports team who fires their head coach. Eddie Jordan needs to step down or be forced out. Read these articles, google more, and make your own decision.

Times Picayune 9/30/07 Jordan’s Office Keeps Getting Emptier

Times Picayune 9/30/07 Jordan Responsible for Turmoil

Times Picayune 9/23/07 Getting Busy in the DA’s Office?

Times Picayune 9/21/07 DA Will Take Case To High Court

Times Picayune 9/20/07 Finding A Silver Lining for DA’s Office

Gambit Weekly 7/24/07 No Silver Bullets

Gambit Weekly 8/21/07 The Pathologies That Govern Us

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UPDATE: ON OCTOBER 30th DISTRICT ATTORNEY EDDIE JORDAN STEPPED DOWN!

TWO BIG COMPILATION CDs: House MD Soundtrack and Tribute to Fats Domino

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Basin Street Records is participating in two big compilation CDs being released this month. The first is the House MD soundtrack that includes Got to Be More Careful by Jon Cleary. It turns out that Hugh Laurie (the actor who plays House) is a fan and picked Jon’s music for one of the episodes in season 3. Read what Hugh said in Rolling Stone HERE.

The second cd is called Goin’ Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino. It is a double CD that contains tracks from everyone from Elton John to Paul McCartney to Willie Nelson to Bonnie Raitt and from Henry Butler to Theresa Andersson to Jon Cleary. Read more about it HERE.

K-Ville on Fox TV set in New Orleans

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Tonight is the debut of K-Ville on Fox TV. This drama is set in New Orleans. I’ve previewed the show. It has great shots of New Orleans, but PLEASE REALIZE it is NOT REAL. New Orleans is a lot of fun to visit and a great place to live. In the first few minutes, a beautiful actress, Fahlownee Harris, is shot and killed. Her character is playing a jazz singer on Bourbon Street. For those of you who want to see more of Fahlonee, she also appears in the music video of Los Hombres Calientes’ Vodou Hoodoo Babalu.

The Elysian Trumpet is Unveiled

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Irvin Mayfield, Jr. Unveils THE ELYSIAN TRUMPET
A Modern Jazz Artifact to Honor Hurricane Katrina Victims
New Orleans, La. –
Conceived by New Orleans Cultural Ambassador Irvin Mayfield, Jr., the Elysian Trumpet is perhaps one of the most guarded and elaborate musical instruments ever made. The instrument was originally commissioned as homage to Irvin Mayfield, Sr., who died following Hurricane Katrina and was found on Elysian Fields Blvd. However, the instrument, which will be unveiled just two days before the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, has taken on a life of its own as a symbol of hope and rebirth. A traveling emblem of the vibrancy of New Orleans, Mr. Mayfield will tour with the Elysian Trumpet around the world, performing with his renowned New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (www.thenojo.com). It will serve to honor the lineage of jazz in America and the memory of all who perished due to Hurricane Katrina.

The trumpet was created by David Monette of Portland, Ore., who is considered one of the world’s premiere trumpet makers. Mr. Monette used a unique application of computer design and fabrication technology that enhanced his traditional craftsmanship to make the Elysian Trumpet both esthetically and acoustically the most beautiful trumpet he has ever created. The artistic flare and metal work was performed by nationally known artist and goldsmith Tami Dean. The horn will be placed on constant armed guard accompanied by a member of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department wherever it goes. It will be insured by Lloyd’s of London for $1 million.
Music as a Blessed Voice of God

Before the horn began production last fall, the bell (the first part of the instrument to be built) was dedicated by local religious leaders at a service in Christ Church Cathedral commemorating the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Participants included Episcopal Bishop Charles Jenkins, Imam Rafeeq Nu’Man and Rabbi Ed Cohn. “The instrument has been blessed by representatives of three of the world’s largest religions,” said Mr. Mayfield. “Yet because it is a symbol of ecumenical and interfaith renewal, in the months and years ahead, leaders from the world’s major religions will be given the opportunity to add their blessings to this magnificent symbol. The Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the world’s 50 million member Anglican Communion, is expected to inaugurate this tradition during his historic visit to New Orleans in September.” The completed horn will receive its inaugural blessing by the Most Reverend Katherine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, during a service at Christ Church Cathedral in September where the trumpet will be kept in a special vault.
A Working Piece of Art
The Elysian Trumpet has a brushed 24k gold finish with braces that are decorated with icons and symbols representing New Orleans’ deceased heroes and many of our jazz legends and cultural icons. The icons are meticulously saw-pierced, a highly-specialized technique for treating and shaping metal, through the metal braces. The valve casing of the trumpet is prominently decorated with a striking Fleur De Lis. The instrument is adorned with jewels and semi-precious stones. A beautiful turquoise Mississippi River runs the length of the instrument and a brilliant faceted ruby marks the location of New Orleans. A hurricane motif is cut into the sheet bracing and along the bell of the instrument. The finger buttons are inlaid with Mardi Gras colored semi- precious stones. And lilies are cut into most every element of the instrument in keeping with the Elysian Fields theme. The Stewards of the Elysian Trumpet have responsibility for its maintenance and oversee its use:
Elizabeth A. Boh
E. Renae Conley
Richard Michael Conley
David Allard duPlantier, Spiritual Warden
Jeffery Brian Goldring
William H. Hines
Stewart Juneau
Big Daddy K
Ronald Markham, Jr.
Ken Mask
Irvin Mayfield, Jr., Artistic Warden
Lance Ostendorf
Daniel Fredric Packer, Jr.
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