Byron Asher’s Skrontch Music, “Blues Obligato” (2019): Something Else! video premiere
Byron Asher’s “Blues Obligato” is kind of like Dixieland informed by a hundred years of music development.
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Neal Francis – ‘Changes’ (2019)
Neal Francis is making the most of his second chance to make a first impression, creating quality soul music earnestly by hand.
The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019)
The Junior League’s ‘Adventureland’ reels and rumbles with high-octane pop rock that gets the blood boiling and the butt shaking.
Trombone Shorty, “Long Weekend” (2013): One Track Mind
What better time to return to “Long Weekend,” the still-thumping advance track from Trombone Shorty’s ‘Say This to Say That’?
Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’
Cyril Neville’s gritty, honest and culturally rich ‘Brand New Blues’ arrived 10 years ago this month.
Garden District Trio – ‘Upward’ (2019)
The Garden District Trio’s ‘Upward’ emphasizes the currently in-vogue NOLA beat – and, with this trio, it’s expertly delivered.
Trapper Keaper, “Boom” from ‘Meets Tim Berne & Aurora Nealand’ (2019): video premiere
Here is the video premiere of ‘Boom’ from Trapper Keaper’s upcoming LP ‘Trapper Keaper Meets Tim Berne & Aurora Nealand.’
Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington Got Going Again With ‘Doin’ the Funky Thing’
Released 10 years ago, Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s ‘Doin the Funky Thing’ embraced blues modernity, while keeping one scuffed-up toe in the past.
Max Moran, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview
Max Moran joins Preston Frazier to discuss his new studio project ‘Neospectric,’ the close-knit musical culture of New Orleans, and his favorite albums.
New Orleans at 300: In Search of Jazz
New Orleans is a place where many cultures met in the past, and it continues to draw people from all over the world – including jazz lovers like me.
