by Bman | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Cyril Neville stays busy as usual with touring through November. He also can be found on the new Trombone Shorty release.October* Fri. 21 The Bue Nile - Cyril's Birthday Bash! - New Orleans, LA * Sat. 29 Voodoo Fest w/ Soul Rebels - New Orleans, LA * Sun 30 Voodoo...
by Bman | Sep 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Chester Zardis (May 27, 1900, New Orleans - August 14, 1990, New Orleans) was an American jazz double-bassist.Zardis played bass from a young age, and studied under Billy Marrero of the Superior Orchestra. In his teens he was involved in a fistfight at a New Orleans...
by Bman | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Cyril Neville takes a break from Galactic and is on the road solo, with a few friends and The Neville Brothers. JULYFri. 29 - The Red Fox - Bondville, VT Sat. 30 - Pennsylvania Blues Festival - Pittsburgh, PA Tribe 13 AUGUSTSat. 20 - White Mountain Boogie - Thornton,...
by Bman | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
"Sweet Emma" Barrett (March 25, 1897, New Orleans, Louisiana – January 28, 1983) was a self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Original Tuxedo Orchestra between 1923 and 1936, first under Papa Celestin, then William Ridgely. Also active with Armand...
by Bman | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
William Thomas Dupree, best known as Champion Jack Dupree, was an American blues pianist. His birth date is disputed, given as July 4, July 10, and July 23, in the years 1908, 1909, or 1910. He died on January 21, 1992.Champion Jack Dupree was the embodiment of the...
