It would be logical to speculate that there must have been something in the water at the Marsalis residence. How else would you explain the fact that five of the most talented jazz musicians on the planet and a name that has literally become synonymous with the genre emerged from under one roof? Ellis Marsalis, Jr., the father of New Orleans’ first family of jazz, is modest about his influence on the lives of his six children and on the m ... Read More >>
Benjy Davis Project Gentilly Stage 11:30am-12:20pm
Simply put, the guys of the Benjy Davis Project just want to have fun and try to make their audiences feel the same way. Their goal is evident when you listen to their music, especially at a live venue. The night I saw the Baton Rouge based band at Tip’s, they were playing to a sold out crowd. The easygoing rapport between the group and the crowd was awe-inspiring. At no time during their performance did they h ... Read More >>
Traditional Jazz Band. Bruce Daigrepont Fais Do-Do Stage 2:55-3:55
Bruce Daigrepont, born July 11, 1958, is a devoted husband (for 20 years now) and is the father of three girls. This true Cajun boy can be found doing the fais-do-do at Tipitina’s on most Sunday nights from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. You can also be sure to see Bruce and his band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this year, or singing and playing his accordion all over the city. Alth ... Read More >>
As a child-gospel sensation, Dottie Peoples was called “Little Shirley” after the legendary gospel songstress Shirley Caesar. When she grew up, Shirley Caesar called her “my child.” Some people even called her the “Gospel Patti LaBelle.” I call her Mrs. Dottie. Whatever moniker follows Mrs. Peoples, she will always be known for her exuberant praise sessions and superior vocal abilities. With a v ... Read More >>
You can find some of the best food New Orleans has to offer at Jazz Fest
By Danyiell Oviedo
Last spring, the eyes of the world carefully watched “The City That Care Forgot.” They anxiously waited to see if we would be able to pull off the biggest bash of the year. After all, it had only been eight months since our city was immersed in floodwaters. Other, less tenacious cities would have called the party off, citing low levels of community morale. However, New Orleans is not just any ot ... Read More >>
