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7th November 2011 at Barbican, London EC2.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: Aaron Neville (v), Charles Neville (tenor sax/cowbell/claves), Michael Goods (keyboard), Makuni Fakudi (g), David C. Johnson (bass g), Earl Smith Jr (d).
The four Neville brothers are from Uptown New Orleans. The third born, Aaron, was a solo artist in the 1960s. He was briefly a member of his eldest brother’s band, Art Neville and the Neville Sound. Then in a band, Soul Machine, with another brother Cyril. The four brothers recorded together for the first time (with their uncle Big Chief Jolly) in 1976 on an album of Mardi Gras Indian songs. This led to the formation of the Neville Brothers. From time to time Aaron performs as a solo artist, notably in an annual appearance at the Gospel Tent at Jazzfest. His Quintet involves his older brother by 3 years, Charles.
More information: aaronneville.com/.
19th July 2011 at Canada Square Park, London E14.
Blaze Festival (free event).
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Lineup: Lumar LeBlanc (snare d), Julian Gosin (trumpet), Marcus Hubbard (trumpet/v), Erion Williams (tenor sax/v), Corey Payton (trombone), Paul Robertson (Trombone), Edward Lee (sousaphone), Derrick Moss (bass d).
The Soul Rebels returned to the UK in 2011 for another tour. For photos of them in 2010 see: www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157625400068877/. This time their regular sousaphone player Edward Lee replaced returning ex-member Damion Francois, and they had a second trombonist in Paul Robertson.
More information: www.myspace.com/soulrebelsbrassband, www.facebook.com/soulrebelsbrassband#!/soulrebelsbrassban....
4th May 2014 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Blues Tent), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: “Deacon” John Moore (v/g/rub-board), Kathleen Moore (v), Danon Smith (v), Juliette Moore (congas), Joseph Saulsbury (alto sax), Carl Blouin Sr (baritone sax), Michael Pierce (tenor sax) Julius Handy (tenor sax), Darryl Jacob (trombone), Robert Dabon (organ/keyboards), Charles Moore (bass g), Tommy Robinson (d).
“Deacon” John Moore was raised on Elysian Fields in New Orleans, and has recorded under his own name since 1962. He was also a session musician on many of the classic R & B recordings for Minit, Imperial and AFO. The current version of the Ivories includes his niece on vocals, sister on congas and brother on bass guitar.
More information: www.deaconjohnandtheivories.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Deacon-John-the-Ivories/165416618864.
30th April 2014 in Louisiana Music Factory, New Orleans, USA.
In-Store Showcase, www.louisianamusicfactory.com/default.asp.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: Funk.
Lineup: Sammie "Big Sam" Williams (trombone/v), Andrew "Da Phessah" Baham (trumpet), Joshua Connelly (g), Jerry "JBlakk" Henderson (bass g), "Chocolate Milk" [Desmond Williams] (d.)
Sammie Williams was a member of the Lil’ Stooges Brass Band before joining the Dirty Dozen when aged 19. A year later he formed the Funky Nation, initially as a side project. From 2007 it has been his main project. The only one of these musicians of whom I’ve taken another photo is Baham with Jesse McBride (2014) and Topsy Chapman (2014). To view click on the tag of his name.
More information: www.bigsamsfunkynation.com/, www.facebook.com/bigsamsfunkynation.
10th July 2013 at the Village Underground, London EC2.
Country: United States. Style: R and B.
Line Up: Shuggie [Johnny Alexander II] Otis (v/g), Eric Otis (g), Michael Turre (baritone sax/flute/piccolo), Albert Quon Wing (tenor sax), Larry Douglas (trumpet), Russell "Swang" Stewart (keyboards), Lucky [Johnny III] Otis (bass g), Nick Otis (d), Jon Otis (percussion).
Shuggie Otis in the son of 1940s-70s R and B bandleader Johnny Otis (real name Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes). This father was a Greek American and his mother African American/Filipino. His nickname - a variant of Sugar - was given coined by his mother at an early age. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Shuggie performed with his father’s band from when he was 12. At 15 he made his name with the Supersession Vol II album with Al Kooper. Then in the 70s he made a series of what would much later became cult albums. Dropped by his label he disappeared from view, apart from an unsuccessful comeback in 2001 and this one, which started in 2012. Given his own start it is not surprising to find his backing band - Shuggy Otis Rite - full of relatives: two brothers (Jon and Nick), two sons (Lucky and Eric) and a cousin (Swang).
In this photo: Jon Otis.
More information: shuggieotisofficial.net/.
4th May 2014 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Blues Tent), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: “Deacon” John Moore (v/g/rub-board), Kathleen Moore (v), Danon Smith (v), Juliette Moore (congas), Joseph Saulsbury (alto sax), Carl Blouin Sr (baritone sax), Michael Pierce (tenor sax) Julius Handy (tenor sax), Darryl Jacob (trombone), Robert Dabon (organ/keyboards), Charles Moore (bass g), Tommy Robinson (d).
“Deacon” John Moore was raised on Elysian Fields in New Orleans, and has recorded under his own name since 1962. He was also a session musician on many of the classic R & B recordings for Minit, Imperial and AFO. The current version of the Ivories includes his niece on vocals, sister on congas and brother on bass guitar.
More information: www.deaconjohnandtheivories.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Deacon-John-the-Ivories/165416618864.
4th May 2014 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Blues Tent), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: “Deacon” John Moore (v/g/rub-board), Kathleen Moore (v), Danon Smith (v), Juliette Moore (congas), Joseph Saulsbury (alto sax), Carl Blouin Sr (baritone sax), Michael Pierce (tenor sax) Julius Handy (tenor sax), Darryl Jacob (trombone), Robert Dabon (organ/keyboards), Charles Moore (bass g), Tommy Robinson (d).
“Deacon” John Moore was raised on Elysian Fields in New Orleans, and has recorded under his own name since 1962. He was also a session musician on many of the classic R & B recordings for Minit, Imperial and AFO. The current version of the Ivories includes his niece on vocals, sister on congas and brother on bass guitar.
More information: www.deaconjohnandtheivories.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Deacon-John-the-Ivories/165416618864.
6th May 2011 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Jazz & Heritage Stage), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Lineup: Kirk Joseph (sousaphone), William Smith (trumpet), Efrem Towns (trumpet), Charles Joseph (trombone), Roderick Paulin (alto sax), Eric Traub (tenor sax), Keith Frazier (bass drum), Ajay Mallory (snare drum), Henry Petras (tambourine).
The Forgotten Souls Brass Band (it now seem to have been dropped the last part of the name) was formed around 2000 by Kirk Joseph. who had left the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. In just a few years it released no less than four albums (produced by Henry Petras on stage here playing tambourine). These days it only seems to come together for the French Quarter Festival and Jazzfest. This is because the membership is drawn from other brass bands and, therefore, busy elsewhere. This time the lineup consisted of Kirk’s bother Charles Joseph (ex Treme and Dirty Dozen), Efrem Towns (Dirty Dozen), William Smith (New Birth), Roderick Paulin (Paulin Brothers and ex-Rebirth), Eric Traub (sometime New Orleans Nightcrawlers), Keith Frazier (Rebirth) and Ajay Mallory (101ers and ex-Rebirth). The Forgotten Souls were joined on stage by a member of the Uptown Bone Gang, playing a similar role to a Grand Marshall. Bone Gangs are a Mardi Gras Parade formation like the Indians.
More information: www.netstep.com/forgottensouls/.
6th May 2011 in the 12 Bar, New Orleans, USA.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: Henry Butler (v/p), Vasti Jackson (g), Doug Wimbush (bass g), Shannon Powell (d), Howard "Smiley" Ricks (congas).
Henry Butler was born in New Orleans in 1949, and displaced to Colorado by Katrina. He has played the piano since he was 6, and is classically trained (with a Masters degree in Vocal music). He has played Jazz (recording with Charlie Haden, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins and Jack DeJohnette), and was in a Blued duo with Corey Harris. In recent years he has focused on R and B in the Professor Longhair tradition (though I did see him playing Jazz at the Snug Harbor in 2007). Vasti Jackson (from Mississippi) has primarily performed as a Blues artist. Doug Wimbush (from Connecticut) was in Living Color and performed with various Rock “legends”. Shannon Powell (from Treme) plays in a variety of Jazz styles, mostly Traditional. Smiley Ricks is a Mardi Gras Indian Chief who has played with Dr John, Donald Harrison Jr and the New Orleans Nightcrawlers (who was displaced to Nashville by Katrina).
More information: henrybutler.com/.
5th May 2011 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Blues Tent), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: Tom McDermott (p) and Lillian Boutté (v)
James Booker, along with Professor Longhair, is probably the most influential New Orleans R and B pianist.
Originally from Ohio, Tom McDermott has been in New Orleans since 1984. He plays in a variety of styles including Traditional Jazz and Choro.
More information: www.strdigital.com/mcDermott.htm.
It was 8 years ago this past Tuesday August 25, that Aaliyah passed away and I decided to play 1 hour of her beautiful music. Check it out and tell me what you think, I have included the information behind most songs on the playlist.
4th May 2011 in Louisiana Music Factory, New Orleans, USA.
In-Store Showcase, www.louisianamusicfactory.com/default.asp.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Lineup: Philip Frazier (sousaphone), Glen Andrews (trumpet), Derek Shezbie (trumpet), Corey Henry (trombone), Vincent Broussard (tenor sax), Keith Frazier (bass d), Derrick Tabb (snare d).
Rebirth Brass Brand were formed in 1983 by students at the Joseph S. Clark Senior High School in Central City. They were strongly influenced by the new funkier style of Brass Band music introduced by the Dirty Dozen. Over the years there has been a high level of turnover of musicians. The only constants being the Frazier brothers, though the lineup has been stable over the last few years. A second trombone player, Stafford Agee, missed this gig.
More information: www.rebirthbrassband.com/.
28th April 2017 at the Little Gem Saloon (Ramp Room), New Orleans.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: Jazz - Modern / Funk.
Lineup: Stanton Moore (d), David Torkanowsky (keyboard), James Singleton (b).
I took photos of this band three years ago at a Louisiana Music Factory In-Store, see: www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157644299238648/. Plus photos of David Torkanowsky (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/tags/davidtorkanowsky,-...) and James Singleton www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/tags/jamessingleton,-st...) with other bands.
More information: www.stantonmoore.com/, www.facebook.com/stantonmooremusic.
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6th July 2012 at Jazz Cafe, London NW1.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Line Up: Bennie "Big Peter" Pete (sousaphone), Alvarez "Big Al" Huntley (trumpet), Raymond "Dr Rackle" Williams (trumpet), Clarence "Trixzey" Slaughter (tenor sax), Tyrus Chapman (trombone), Jerrreau "Couzin" Fournett (trombone), Harry "Swamp Thang" Cook (bass drum), Edward Johnson (snare drum).
The group was formed in 1995 by four people from each of the Looney Tunes and High Steppers Brass Bands. Bennie Pete and Harry Cool are the only original members left, though Al Huntley and Raymond Williams have been members for many years. They regularly tour the UK. This time bringing with them newcomers Clarence Slaughter (who has played with Trombone Shorty) and Tyrus Chapman (once of Rebirth), plus a temporary replacement for Sammy Cyret on snare.
More information: www.hot8brassband.com/
10th July 2014 at Union Chapel, London N1.
Country: United States. Style: Soul.
Lineup: Mavis Staples (v), Yvonne Staples (v), Donny Gerrard (v), Vicki Randle (v/percussion), Rick Holmstrom (g/bass g), Jeff Turmes (bass g/g), Stephen Hodges (d).
Mavis Staples from Chicago, IL was celebrating her 75th birthday. In 1950 she joined her father, two sisters and a brother in the family gospel group, the Staple Singers (older sister Yvonne was also amongst her backing singers in this lineup). In the 1970s the group went secular and had chart hits. Mavis who had already released solo recordings, has performed under her own name since the end of the Staple Singers in the 1990s.
In this photo: Holmstrom plays a Fender Telecaster.
More information: mavisstaples.com/, www.facebook.com/mavisstaples.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna performing at the 1 800 Ask Gary Amphiheater in Tampa, Florida on July 30, 2010.
6th July 2012 at Jazz Cafe, London NW1.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Line Up: Bennie "Big Peter" Pete (sousaphone), Alvarez "Big Al" Huntley (trumpet), Raymond "Dr Rackle" Williams (trumpet), Clarence "Trixzey" Slaughter (tenor sax), Tyrus Chapman (trombone), Jerrreau "Couzin" Fournett (trombone), Harry "Swamp Thang" Cook (bass drum), Edward Johnson (snare drum).
The group was formed in 1995 by four people from each of the Looney Tunes and High Steppers Brass Bands. Bennie Pete and Harry Cool are the only original members left, though Al Huntley and Raymond Williams have been members for many years. They regularly tour the UK. This time bringing with them newcomers Clarence Slaughter (who has played with Trombone Shorty) and Tyrus Chapman (once of Rebirth), plus a temporary replacement for Sammy Cyret on snare.
More information: www.hot8brassband.com/
Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God.
Ezekiel 28:10 King James Bible
4th May 2014 at the Fair Grounds Race Course (Blues Tent), New Orleans, USA.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, www.nojazzfest.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: “Deacon” John Moore (v/g/rub-board), Kathleen Moore (v), Danon Smith (v), Juliette Moore (congas), Joseph Saulsbury (alto sax), Carl Blouin Sr (baritone sax), Michael Pierce (tenor sax) Julius Handy (tenor sax), Darryl Jacob (trombone), Robert Dabon (organ/keyboards), Charles Moore (bass g), Tommy Robinson (d).
“Deacon” John Moore was raised on Elysian Fields in New Orleans, and has recorded under his own name since 1962. He was also a session musician on many of the classic R & B recordings for Minit, Imperial and AFO. The current version of the Ivories includes his niece on vocals, sister on congas and brother on bass guitar.
More information: www.deaconjohnandtheivories.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Deacon-John-the-Ivories/165416618864.
12th November 2010 at Royal Festival Hall (Clore Ballroom), London SE1.
London Jazz Festival (free event), www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/.
One of two performances I attended which were part of a “Festival on the Move” stream (five performances in all over three days).
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: New Orleans style Brass Band.
Lineup: Lumar LeBlanc (snare d), Julian Gosin (trumpet), Marcus Hubbard (trumpet), Erion Williams (tenor sax), Corey Payton (trombone), Damion Francois (sousaphone), Derrick Moss (bass d).
The Soul Rebels play in the characteristic modern New Orleans Brass Band style which combines older elements of jazz and marching band music with newer elements of R and B (funk, hip-hop, etc.). Like quite few other New Orleans Brass Bands their origins lie in the Young Olympia, mentored by Milton Batiste. The band contained founder members Lumar LeBlanc, Derrick Moss and Damion Francois (who left but was back for this tour at least). They kept to the traditional Brass Band instrumentation (no sign of a guitarist which has been part of the Soul Rebels in recent years).
More information: www.soulrebelsbrassband.com/SoulRebels/Home.asp, www.myspace.com/soulrebelsbrassband.