Live Review - Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Friends 1/7/12

Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Friends 

Golden Anniversary Celebration and Concert to Benefit the Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program

1-7-12

Carnegie Hall, NYC

The year is only 1 full week old and already there is a show that will be remembered well beyond the calender year of 2012 (assuming we as a planet get there).  The Preservation Hall Jazz Band celebrated it's 50th year of functioning Saturday night in the most elegant of locales, New York City's Carnegie Hall.  As was mentioned multiple times by the band it is quite a trip from Preservation Hall to Carnegie Hall, and you "Traded waiting in line, for a seat" but no cocktails were allowed to be near those seats and dancing was limited to the upper edges of the balcony both odd occurrences for this celebratory of a show.

The night opened with piano player George Wein writer Tom Sancton taking some time to act as an introduction, well I will let Tom say it himself from his blog:

 What am I doing here? I asked myself more than once. Nonetheless, when the show started, there I was onstage with the legendary festival promoter and pianist George Wein seated at the Steinway behind me. I recited a passage from my memoir, Song for My Fathers and played "Burgundy Street Blues" as a tribute to George Lewis and the other great jazzmen who played at the Hall when it was founded half a century ago. Wein and I were onstage for all of eight minutes, but it was for me an unforgettable occasion.

There was no doubt this was going to be a special night and this was all before the guests of honor came out.  Mark Braud Trumpet/Vocals, Charlie Gabriel Clarinet/Vocals, Clint Maedgen Saxophone/Vocals, Freddie Lonzo Trombone, Rickie Monie Piano, Joe Lastie Drums and Ben Jaffe who is the Creative Director of the band along with his duties on the Tuba and Bass lead the group on this night and acted as MC for the evening.

The players eased in with some standards including one that would show up later and no one minded a bit, "When The Saints Go Marching In".  This version began very laid back jazzy as the group slowed things down and vamped before moving into the song and out again with a slew of tempo changes and excursions.

 The band then moved into their collaboration with the Trey McIntyre Project as they played "Ma Maison" which started out as a commission from the New Orleans Ballet.  Ben Jaffe shined here with the Tuba laying the beefy bass line as everyone began to cut loose around him.  To add to the performance skull masked dancers flooded the stage to get down with grace and heart, the dancers would reappear throughout the night and it must be said they were always a welcomed site, not always the case when it comes to these kinda shows...

 
 The first full on musical guest to play with the band were The Givers whose best contribution was a showcase for Gabriel on clarinet while lead singer Tiffany Lamson belted out the spiritual, "A Closer Walk With Thee".  Ed Helms then came out to introduce The Del McCoury Band, everyone on stage were very comfortable together as they just recorded the fantastic American Legacies album.  The two groups did a violin and muted trumpet version of "Sugar Blues" and a 1st set closing bluegrass soaked "One More 'Fore I Die" that focused on Del's timeless voice and even had Ed Helms rejoin the guys on stage with his banjo, doing himself proud.

The band came back to showcase the raw soul of Clint's saxophone and voice before keeping the guest train rolling with original PHJB member Frank Demond coming out on stage with Merrill Garbus from tUnE-yArDs.  While not a bad collaboration the night certainly jumped up a level for the legendary Allen Toussaint with his sparkling shirt joining the group on piano.  After running through an almost theme song, Allen stayed out as the crowd gave the biggest reaction of the night to Yassin Bey (F.KA. Mos Def) and specifically Trombone Shorty, who with arms raised soaked in the cheers as the fellas rolled with "It Ain't My Fault" an old tune, which Bey added updated lyrics to after the BP Oil Spill:
          

The crowd stayed energized as Bey switched places with Jim James who threw down an emotional rendition of "St. James Infirmary Blues", Shorty even stuck around to help blow those blues away.

 
After the slow jam, the group transitioned into their King Britt infected remix of the tune with all of the members of My Morning Jacket coming on stage to help out, Shorty happily continued to hang out and contribute his 'bone.  Jacking up the backbeat to get the party pumping again, Clint sang and the poly-rhythmic rumblings brought out the dance troupe to add some visually striking moves, raising the celebration factor.   


Kind of surprisingly after this high energy showcase of talents, My Morning Jacket alone played the slow "Wonderful (The Way I Feel)".  MMJ were the only band to play a song without Preservation Hall Jazz Band helping them out and it was a definite down moment on the night.  Even fans who were their to see MMJ specifically seemed confused as the vibe was certainly derailed.  The group did it's best to try to crank start the engine with PHJB on board to play "Carnival Time" but it wasn't until the clap along habanero spice of Tao Seeger singing in Spanish that got the crowd fully invested again.

Steve Earle then strolled onto the famous stage and talked about doing a New Orleans song Chicago style, or was it a Chicago song NOLA style? Either way when he dug into "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" with the horn accentuation throughout nobody needed to ask anyone their business.  Then Steve with the PHJB closed the second set via Earle's fitting tribute song to a city he and everyone in attendance loves, "This City".  It is good to see this song take a major slot in a set so focused on New Orleans as Earle's warm voice and emotional lyrics flowed while the brass backing burst like firecrackers.     

After a brief break the encore on this night saw over 50 performers gracing the stage with new comers and old timers rubbing shoulders to sing the standard "I'll Fly Away" in anything but a standard style.  The Blind Boys of Alabama made an appearance and sang some verses but they got a bit drowned out with all the other people on stage banging away.
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 The version was fantastic and a second encore was slipped in as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band along with some recent graduates of their music education program led the crowd in revisitng "When The Saints Go Marching In" to end the night, full on with some "Who Dat!" chants (The Football Saints, had taken the lead for good by then over Detroit) as the party flowed out onto 57th St with joyful tunes still ringing in the ears.


When this young year grows old, this epic show will still stand as a highlight as luminaries of the Jazz, Blues and Rock world's all came together and let America's heart seep into one of its most glorious venues, truly a memorable evening.  If you sadly missed it, buy your Jazzfest ticket now as a similar event will happen this year as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band plan on recreating some of this magic with the Festival closing slot on Sunday May 6th.

(Special thanks to Pat for the Tom Sancton blog find and all of the youtube uploaders for the great clips.)

Album Review: Colossus Brass Band: Sing On

Colossus Brass Band

Sing On

**** out of *****

The debut release, titled Sing On, from the newly formed Colossus Brass Band is a hefty slice of traditional hymns and original music steeped in the vibrant history of New Orleans Brass Band's and the city's unique Second Line culture. The album mixes older classics and new originals that fit right into the brass band tradition. Released on the Old Saw Music label, the album is chockful of musical veterans and is a must own for any fans of New Orleans traditional sound.  

Full Show Friday: Preservation Hall Jazz Band 3/27/13

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's.  These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Every April we have a special showcase for bands who are playing this years Jazzfest in NOLA. Today we will focus on Preservation Hall Jazz Band who will be headlining the Blues Tent Saturday May 2nd  

We close out our coverage of this years Jazzfest in proper fashion with a spotlight on the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The group will be closing out the blues tent tomorrow and it should be a great hour of tunes. We have covered the band a bunch on the site, so safe to say we dig them.

This is another excellent KEXP filming and playing, I love using these for the Full Show Friday Series. The quality is great, the Seattle station really cares about music and it shows.

We couldn't be happier with a set to end this years run. Enjoy:

Album Review: Preservation Hall Jazz Band- That's It!

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

That's It!

**** out of *****

That's It! has a level of amazement and novelty to it before it even begins as this is the first collection of all original material ever recorded by the long running group who are now into their 50th year. Ben Jaffe, the bands musical director and tuba player, should get a lot of the credit as the group of mixed aged musicians sound alive and creative as they mess with traditional genres and new jams easily.

The title track starts things with a thick groove as the band lock in tight and gets funky behind Mark Braud's crisp trumpeting. An immediate jarring of styles occurs however as the group goes from one of their dirtiest instrumental numbers into a spiritual traditional with "Dear Lord". While a fine song it takes a few minutes to get your ears right, before a simple traditional sounding number "Come With Me" rolls out easily. In the first three songs the bands current style, past love and reference to historical events are all evident. 

"Sugar Plum" brings back the groove with a really cool drum beat from John Lastie Jr. before "Rattlin' Bones" creaks out of the graveyard. Feeling like a lost Cab Calloway track you can almost see those Disney Skeletons getting down to the number. "I Think I Love You" is a great original blues/folk tune that highlights the disk in a simplistic way in the vein of "My Only Sunshine".  

The second half of things isn't as dramatic but it does contain the weepy "August Nights" and the mix of stripped down old timey jazz with latin flair during "Yellow Moon". Two bonus live tracks round things out with "Tootie Ma Is A Big Fine Thing" rollicks along behind Clint Maedgen singing the saxophone lines.

Barring some sequencing issues this is a great disk, capturing the current lineup of the band in top notch form. While the group will always butter their biscuits in the live setting, this document should live on as a true testament to the song writing of this version of The Preservation Hall Jazz Band.   
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Love Pres Hall, seen them a bunch and they played a great show we caught a few years ago. We didn't like the offical CD as much from that gig, this one is actually a bit better. Can't wait to catch them at Jazzfest again.

Support the Band Here, buy the disk here, and peep some video below:

Live Streams Allen Toussaint & Preservation Hall Jazz Band

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: San Francisco Jazz Presents:  Allen Toussaint & Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Obviously this isn't a live stream but it is the first time that this footage is being seen. The Hall played with the late great Allen Toussaint and you can watch tonight @SFJazz:

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a true New Orleans institution that defines the tradition of Crescent City music. Founded in the early 1960s by tuba player Allan Jaffe, the PHJB is now run by Jaffe’s son, tuba player Ben Jaffe, featuring a multigenerational wealth of New Orleans talent, and were the recipients of the SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award at SFJAZZ Gala 2018. For this incredible evening filmed in November 2014, the PHJB was joined by the late legendary pianist and songwriter Allen Toussaint, one of the most iconic figures in New Orleans music. Toussaint played an integral part in many of the greatest hits to emerge from New Orleans since the 1950s, and his contributions earned him a much-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Full concert this Friday JUL 3 at 5 PM PT (8 PM ET) with Fridays at Five More information: https://www.SFJAZZ.org/watch

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Should be a good one, to get in the mood here is one of Allen's funkiest tunes:

Best Live Albums of the 2010's

Live music is religion. Capturing that in-the-moment feeling can be a tricky proposition though for every Live at The Regal or Live at The Isle of Wight, there are thousands of Love You Live's. For the majority of live albums are cash grabs meant to have people pay for shows that are not as good as their memories are. That said in the era of streaming, more live events are being captured and released so "official" album labels are starting to fade...

In looking back at this decade, it wasn't the best for albums as a whole which (we mentioned already in our Top 50 of 2010-2019), but things were much more barren when it came to live albums from the past decade. These aren't archival releases (which there were many great ones this decade), these are from current acts that recorded a live album and released it in the last ten years.

Most of these records on this list are fine, but far from life changing, however the topper is one of our favorite releases of the decade so RtBE wanted to do a post on it and needed some honorable mentions. Feel free to let us know about any we missed in the comments below.

As with all of our lists on RtBE these are meant to be conversation starters, not the be all end all final word.

Live Streams: 'Round Midnight Preserves: Preservation Hall & Guests

 With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight:  'Round Midnight Preserves: Preservation Hall & Guests 

Tonight and tomorrow there is a stellar show centered around the institution themselves, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, but also including a wide ranging collection of A-Listers:

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Last year this was one of the streams that RtBE loved the most during lockdown. Surely this year will be just as solid. To get in the mood here is a classic from the Hall:

Year In Review 2020 - Favorite Live Show #SaveOurStages

The live show is a slippery thing. There are lots of variables at play, most having little to do with the performance itself. Does the venue have enough bathrooms? Is it going to rain? What day of the week is it on? Did I have a shitty day at work before hand? Did tickets cost waaay too much? All of this effects one's opinion of a live show before the band even tunes up and with reason, but when the stars align, there is no place RtBE would rather be then in the moment of magic occurring spontaneously from the stage.

Live Music Has No Equal!

Taken By The Fantastic Megan Donohue

RtBE has used that same introductory paragraph for years now. It hurts as we read it in 2020. Live music is everything and this year mostly robbed it from us. Live streams during the year of Covid-19 will make up the bulk of this list and we hope this is the only year we ever have to suffer through so little live music, but who knows... 

We watched a lot of live streams and tried to promote them as much as we possibly could for the artists, various charities and the venues who rely on the revenue. Hopefully all survive through 2021 and things can trickle back into action. #SaveOurStages 

Album Review: Preservation Brass - For Fat Man

Preservation Brass

For Fat Man

***and1/2 out of *****

Originally, the debut album from Preservation Brass, a subset of the famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band, was not meant as a tribute, but when the New Orleans bass drumming legend Kerry “Fat Man” Hunter was killed in an automobile accident on Mardi Gras Day 2024, the tone shifted. 

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 5

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

Last weekend was amazing, WWOZ did a bang up job, every single set we caught was worth our time and got us feeling like we were at Jazz Fest in our living room, RtBE can't wait for this weekend.

To kick off the second weekend of Jazzfest and WWOZ's coverage here are the Rebirth Brass Band:

Live Streams: 'Round Midnight Presents: Preservation Hall & Guests

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: 'Round Midnight Presents: Preservation Hall & Guests 

Tonight is a stellar show centered around the institution themselves, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, but also including a wide ranging collection of A-Listers:

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Join @pres_hall_ben, @dannybones64, special guests and our musical family around the world as we pay homage to New Orleans music and the annual ritual of Midnight Preserves 🌙 ‘Round Midnight Preserves will feature live performances, artist interviews and never-before-seen collaborations, raising funds to support @preshallfoundation and the 60 members of our Musical Collective. Watch the stream for free on preshallfoundation.org, Saturday June 20 at 8 PM CST. See y’all #ROUNDMIDNIGHT

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What a killer lineup, this one will be must see for RtBE. To get in the mood here is some live video from Preservation Hall:

Year In Review 2012- Favorite Live Show of 2012

The live show is a slippery thing.  There are lots of variables at play most having little to do with the performance itself.  Does the venue have enough bathrooms?  Is it going to rain?  What day of the week is it on?  Did I have a shitty day at work before hand?  Did tickets cost waaay too much? All of this effects one's opinion of a live show before the band even tunes up and with reason, but when the stars align, there is no place RtBE would rather be then in the moment of magic occurring spontaneously from the stage.

Live Music Has No Equal.   

RtBE and Friends actually at a Live Show

While we can't see every show that is out there we try our hardest to see as many as we can (and more then most) here at RtBE.  Sure there are a few left, we have Phish at the Garden, but for now here is a listing of of the best concerts we were fortunate enough to have seen in 2012, and one show at the bottom that took the top prize as this RtBE's 2012 Show of the Year. To continue our Best of 2012 just click that Read More button and get started

Album Review- Preservation Hall Jazz Band-St Peter & 57th St

Hey All,

Got a new review up on Glide.

Read it right C'here!!!

It is of Preservation Hall Jazz Band's guest filled live album St. Peter & 57th St.

We have already reviewed the actual show, and talked about it being one of our favorites of the year. 

We won't say much more (go read the review) other then the disk does not capture the feeling in Carnegie Hall that night all that well.  Major songs are missing but having the night offically documented is a step in the right direction. 

Perhaps a full show DVD will emerge in the future, until support the group here, buy the album here, and peep some videos from that show below:
PHJB and My Morning Jacket "Carnival Time"

"I'll Fly Away"

Show closing "When The Saints Go Marching In"

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 2

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

 The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

For Day 2, here are the Treme Brass Band:

Happy Birthday Charlie Gabriel!

Happy 91st Birthday to Charlie Gabriel of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 

Having first heard him play with PHJB decades ago it is great to have reviewed his first solo album 89 for Glide a few years back. 

Gabriel and company started the celebrations early and this weekend RtBE had the chance to catch the legendary musician himself with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Kermit Ruffins Mother-in-Law Lounge. 

This was a special show that will live long in RtBE's memory as the tiny club hosted world class musicians in a joyous setting. Seeing Gabriel amongst close friends and family, while expertly playing and (singing "Confessin'"), was amazing.  

Happy Birthday Charlie, thanks for giving us the opportunity to spend some time celebrating with you and your close friends and family.     

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 7

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

Last weekend was amazing, WWOZ did a bang up job, every single set we caught was worth our time and got us feeling like we were at Jazz Fest in our living room. RtBE can't wait for this weekend and since we can't be there in person, this is the next best thing.

To get excited for Jazzfest In Place and WWOZ's coverage here is Lucinda Williams who has a set later today (around 12:30 Central):

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 8

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

Last weekend was amazing, WWOZ did a bang up job, every single set we caught was worth our time and got us feeling like we were at Jazz Fest in our living room. RtBE can't wait for this weekend and since we can't be there in person, this is the next best thing.

For the final day of Jazzfest In Place and WWOZ's coverage here is the legendary Walter Wolfman Washington
:

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 6

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

Last weekend was amazing, WWOZ did a bang up job, every single set we caught was worth our time and got us feeling like we were at Jazz Fest in our living room. RtBE can't wait for this weekend and since we can't be there in person, this is the next best thing.

To get excited for Jazzfest In Place and WWOZ's coverage here is Little Freddie King who has a set later today (around 2:30 Central):

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 3

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

 The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

For Day 3, some rocking Anders Osborne:

Live Streams: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival Day 4

With live music on lock down (like everything else currently in New York City) live streams and old concerts have become essential for live music junkies like RtBE. While this current state of pandemic separation is in order we will highlight various shows/streams/virtual events for your viewing and listening pleasure and you can always check out or weekly Full Show Friday series for concerts from the past. Please support the artists any which way you can.

Today we highlight: WWOZ Jazz Festing In Place: An On Air Festival

RtBE loves Jazzfest in New Orleans. Not being able to attend this year is sad, but understandable considering the spread of this virus so the next best thing is happening as the fantastic WWOZ is presenting Jazz Festing In Place:

WWOZ will broadcast all 8 days for 8 hours each day-- 11am-7pm, the same days and hours as the originally-scheduled Jazz Fest! Tune in April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
We’re even creating our own special cubes highlighting the schedule which will include some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. 

Dr. John, Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, The Radiators, Big Freedia, Ernie K-Doe, Ellis Marsalis, Danny Barker, The Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, and many other jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco artists.

We'll also be airing the rarely heard "Fire Benefit" from 1974 featuring Professor Longhair, the Wild Magnolias, and Dr. John.

The 8-day broadcast will also include interview segments highlighting the music, food, crafts and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana to give the feeling of a wide-reaching cultural festival. We will also be sharing recipes for some of your favorite Jazz Fest cuisine, and also help you connect with local festival food and craft vendors.

 The next best thing to being there. RtBE will be posting every day to remind you to join in. Please support WWOZ as they are one of the best radio stations in the world.

For Day 4, here is some of Irma Thomas set from the fairgrounds themselves in 2015: