by Bman | Feb 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Roy Montrell (27 February 1928, New Orleans, Louisiana - 16 March 1979, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) was a rhythm & blues guitarist who performed as a session musician for many famous artists, as well as performing some of his own songs. His original song "(Everytime I...
by Bman | Feb 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
This old favourite about the delights of reefer smoking is given the New Orleans treatment by Herb Morand tpt and Albert Burbank clt, with Jim Robinson tbn, Lawrence Marrero bjo, Alcide Pavageau and white drummer Bill Matthews. Recorded at a private party in 1949 it's...
by Bman | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
JON CLEARY READIES NEW ALBUM OCCAPELLA Delving into the songbook of Allen Toussaint, New Orleans musician plans CD release celebration at JazzFest NEW ORLEANS, La. โ The seeds for Jon Clearyโs sixth solo CD were sown when the acclaimed songwriter, pianist and singer...
by Bman | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bobby Charles (February 21, 1938 โ January 14, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter.An ethnic Cajun, Charles was born as Robert Charles Guidry in Abbeville, Louisiana and grew up listening to Cajun music and the country and western music of Hank Williams. At the...
by Bman | Feb 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Irma Thomas (born February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States) is an American Grammy Award-winning soul and rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans".Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta...
