Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.
'Sitting in Limbo' Where was Aaron? Nice clip, performed in my neck of the woods. No matter how hard they swing, Clark Terry hardly moves a muscle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBxrS4OrhV0 Cheers |
Yes, there is a department within the police department that grants a permit for parades including second lines. We have second lines for weddings and any celebrations. Conventions come down and if they have been here beforeand know they even have second lines. The ones for deceased musicians or local heroes are real second line celebrations. They attract a very diverse and enthusiastic crowd. The locals that go to those second lines say New Orleans. The ones that go to the convention second lines say N'Awlins |
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Personally, I'm also curious to know what makes New Orleans so special to the people who were born there?***** I don't know the answer to that. I went there once to pick up my car at the port. I was not impressed, but I didn't stay for the night life. I think Katrina took the last remaining sheen off of New Orleans. (Too much crime, too many poor folks, too much corruption.) The phrase 'borrowed time' comes to mind. The city is still 10 ft below sea level. The gulf of Mexico is still there. We still get hurricanes every year. Water still cannot be compressed. You do the math. Las Vegas is a better destination for sin city, plus it's family friendly. Cheers |
*****apparently folks here only respond to things "New Orleans";***** That is always my problem with 'threads'. I love all good music, so i always get into trouble in regards to the subject of the thread. Maybe the best name for a thread would be "The Good Stuff", be it music, all music, dance, or gear. Of course,, one man's good stuff is another's noise. Oh well, , it's lonely at the top. hahahhah Cheers |
Rok, I'm going to write a long thesis that will explain strange behavior. First, what I call "strange", is not strange to the inhabitants of that particular community, be it the projects on the West Side of Chicago, the Bronx, or New Orleans This has nothing to do with race, but everything to do with "culture". Wherever you go, people have a unique culture that explains their behavior; the weird thing is the fact that this "culture" is carried down from generation to generation, which makes it quite normal. Maybe that explains why people who were born in New Orleans, only feel comfortable in New Orleans. |
Charles Mingus often spoke highly of the musicians in New Orleans; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0H2G_W-O0I |
Jon Batiste is definitely very talented musician just listened to his latest live album really enjoyed it. I wasn't real excited about the last album maybe need to listen again. As for the Colbert show he is extremely annoying with his noises and comments. That being said I heard him I interviewed on Fresh Air with Terry Gross and felt it was excellent. Here is a great sounding New Orleans inspired brass band with a few twists mixed in. https://www.mapleshaderecords.com/cds/02452.php |
You are a lot more adventurous than I am. I never think to buy foreign artists. All that Malian stuff is readily recognizable. Nice tune and production. I am so disgusted with Africa, I take it out on their music. One of my last purchases was: Nina Simone -- ESSENTIAL ORIGINAL ALBUMS Six albums on four CDs. Very nice packaging with booklet. I especially wanted this tune, that you posted some while ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1iUwR8_UNU Cheers |
BTW, there is nothing in the subject of this thread that says New Orleans, Nawlins or even New Or Leans. Anyway, there are probably more great musicians FROM New Orleans than there are currently IN New Orleans. Since you are an aficionado at heart, all good Jazz, and anything on Jazz' family tree, should be welcomed Cheers |
A few years back I went to the Louisiana Hot Sauce festival and one of the non-hot sauce vendors was selling a Louisiana Music Map poster. The map shows 1600 Louisiana musicians with their name located on their birthplace. It's very cool. I picked a couple (one as gift). It's all genres, not just jazz, but quite complete and well researched. There is also a Facebook page that has little nuggets about each of the musicians. Just search for "Louisiana Music Map" in the Facebook app, or if you must use a browser, here is the browser version. |
I bought that album in 1960 and never quit playing it; it's even on my play-list right now. When I was about 4 or 5, pre-school, there was an alley behind the house where we lived, and a man came down that alley pulling a cart on big wagon wheels that creaked along as he went. I can picture that man pulling his cart every time I hear that song; plus the love of my life had just gotten married to someone else, that also caused me to play it a lot. Flo me la is another one I like; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeMfDflHM1E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=139fXzrRjyc |
I second rok's recommendation of Louisiana Scrapbook. This was probably my first intro to Louisiana music. I traveled to Baton Rouge for work several times between 1987-89 and fell in love with the music and food. Here are a couple of gems, the second being from the Louisiana Scrapbook CD. Irma Thomas - Loving Arms - Here's a great intro to her music. Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Mardi Gras in New Orleans I'll post some more when I get a chance. Regarding the question of why musicians tend to stay around New Orleans more than other places, just a guess, but there seems to be a very strong sense of community in NOLA. They have their own food and their own style of music (several of each actually). Very few places can boast both. I think this enhances the sense of community. |
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They have their own food and their own style of music***** I think that's the answer. O-10 alluded to that earlier, folks being comfortable in their surroundings. Wynton went up north, and in spite of his brilliance, he has been under attack by noise-makers ever since he got there. One of my favorites from Louisiana Scrapbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lza3seSrkXg I hope I didn't post this earlier. Cheers |
I love that one. I also love the sound Clarence Gatemouth Brown coaxes from his violin on Song for Renee - https://youtu.be/BaF28f4mj_M Any now for something completely different - https://youtu.be/qE4Z-tq-45Q |
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Music from the Texas side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk59VUqZamg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQBj2cO8NGA Must have recording. Cheers |
Many of the people displaced by the Katrina "Aftermath" never returned to NOLA. A hurricane is one thing, but this disaster occurred "after" the hurricane. That was mentioned by some of the current residents. That fact will never let me rest, I was a medic and served in the unit at Scott that trained to respond to any kind of a disaster. We had anything and everything; hospital, Doctors, nurses, medics, plus C-5A's, but my unit was never called. Sorry to bring it up. |
The most musical television I've ever experienced, I learned about so many new artists during its run! HBO's Treme! https://youtu.be/txJiJ65rhYI |
I own very few soundtracks, not my thing. Except for THIS one! Just a great record, from start to finish. Not to mention an outstanding primer on music from the Big Easy! https://youtu.be/Gg3EhSQbNJg |
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That fact will never let me rest,***** Rest easy. There is nothing you could have done. Hopefully they have learned their lesson, but I doubt it. They were always doomed, just a matter or when and what hurricane showed up. The time for action is BEFORE the hurricane arrives. All levels of government in Louisiana failed their citizens. The people don't expect much from their elected officials, and they are seldom disappointed. Of course the people themselves are not exactly blameless. Anything at Scott AFB was also in Louisiana. Cheers |
Born in San Antonio, Texas, from the late 1920s, Glenn played with various jazz bands in the Dallas and San Antonio areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBoM6O7Z3M4 |
Reminds me: This LP and this song was the first music I fell in love with. I think my brother got it from some record club back in the day. Still have it on LP and CD. For some reason the CD’s sound sucks. Some of the most beautiful music ever made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TWcRjmgkjU&list=OLAK5uy_mlS0HzaODN49-vBSazgG3fMc1N0M3ARso&index=1 Thanks for the memories. Cheers |
Rok, it's strictly a "New Orleans thing", and you have to be from there to understand it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKmfeCO6hBI |
What intrigues me is New Orleans Cajun or French, I'm trying to understand it before I go there. http://www.storyvilledistrictnola.com/glossary.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO4zcAH1-wo |
Can't talk about New Orleans and not mention this great lady, and New Orleans native. Nothing French or Spanish here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMSWJxNlaww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06gAdro-62E The last recording I purchased by the Duke. The Duke was good at painting portraits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGZmE0dtb3k Cheers |
I’m more partial to this guy. Love it when he sings the blues in french. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqQkhA6zOCc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtvUKUWp06g He music is closer to the delta. Cheers |
