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4th May 2011 in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, USA.
YCL Wednesday at the Square, www.wednesdayatthesquare.com/.
Country: United States - Texas/Louisiana. Style: R and B.
Lineup: Marcia Ball (v/p). Mike Schermer (g), Thad Scott (tenor sax), Don Bennett (bass g), Damien Llanes (d).
Marcia Ball was born in 1949 in Orange, TX and grew up in Vinton, LA. After attending Louisiana State University, she moved to Austin, TX in 1970. After playing in a Country Rock band, Freda and the Firedogs, she absorbed the influence of New Orleans piano players such as Professor Longhair. Don Bennett has been a member of the Marcia Ball Band since 1981.
More information: www.myspace.com/marciaballband, www.rosebudus.com/ball/.
7th 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 includes: Cayetano "Tanio" Hingle (bass d), William Smith (trumpet/v), Kenny Terry (trumpet), Marlon Jordan (trumpet), Corey Henry (trombone), Reginald Stewart (trombone), Byron Bernard (tenor sax), Jeffrey Hills (sousaphone), [probably] Arian Macklin (sousaphone), Kerry "Fatman" Hunter (snare d), Louis Lederman (percussion).
If anyone can confirm whether I’ve correctly identified the lineup, I would be most grateful.
The New Birth Brass Band was formed in 1987 from musicians from the 6th and 7th Wards who had played in the Junior Olympia (Tanio Hingle - the band’s leader, Kerry Hunter, Kenny Terry) and the All Stars. Whilst open to the modern Brass Band influences of funk, hip hop, etc., it has always kept more of a traditional Brass Band sound than most of the bands which appeared then and since.
This was an expanded lineup for Jazzfest which brought together a number of former members of Rebirth (Stewart, Bernard) (plus a current one in Henry) and of the Treme (Hills, Macklin).
More information: www.facebook.com/pages/New-Birth-Brass-Band/1139340553023....
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: James Andrews (v/trumpet), Karen Andrews (v), June Yamaguchi (g), Jason Mingledorff (baritone sax), Tom Fitzpatrick (tenor sax), Greg Hicks (trombone) , plus unidentified trumpet, trombone, organ, bass guitar, drums, tambourine and guests: Baby Dolls.
If anyone can identify the missing members of the lineup, I would be most grateful.
James Andrews is part of an extended family of musicians which includes his brother Tory (“Trombone Shorty”) and numerous cousins. The band were joined on stage by the Baby Dolls (who hare reviving a tradition dating back to the early 20th century of women masquerading as little baby girls). I took photos of the band 3 years ago: www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157626950218829/.
More information: jamesandrewsmusic.com/.
14th December 2014 at the 100 Club, London W1.
Country: Britain. Style: R and B / Rock’n’Roll.
Lineup: Mike Sanchez (v/p/g/percussion), Tom Bull (g), Nick Whitfield (b), Mark Morgan (d), Martin Winning (tenor sax), Pete Cook (baritone sax) and guest: Sarah Wynne (v/percussion).
Jesus Miguel “Mike” Sanchez (born in Hackney to Spanish parents) is one of the best known names on the British R and B scene - with the Big Town Playboys, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and leading his own bands. Amos Milburn and Wynonie Harris are amongst his influences. The band included his wife Sarah Wynne and the much in demand Martin Winning (who I’ve seen with Van Morrison, Nick Lowe and Geraint Watkins).14th December 2014 at the 100 Club, London W1.
In this photo: Bull plays a Guild guitar.
More information: www.mikesanchez.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Sanchez/117874637842, www.facebook.com/MikeSanchezFans.
20th July 2019 at Frith Street, London W1.
“Ronnie Scott's 60th Anniversary Street Party" (free event).
Country: United States (British resident) & Britain. Style: Fumk / Jazz.
Lineup: Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (ts), Dennis Rollins (trombone), Gareth Williams (keyboard), Tony Remy (g), Laurence Cottle (bass g), Mark Mondesir (d) and guests: James Morton (alto sax), Ian Shaw (v).
Pee Wee Ellis was born in Bradenton, FL and brought up there, in Lubbock, TX and Rochester, NY. In the 1980s he was part of the James Brown Revue and in the 1990s with other former members created the JB Horns. He has also spent many years workin with Van Morrison. He lives inthe UK and plays in this band with local musicians.
More information: www.facebook.com/OfficialPeeWeeEllis/
27th April 2017 in Armstrong Park, New Orleans, USA.
Jazz in the Park (free event), www.pufap.org.
Country: United States - New Orleans & Japan (New Orleans resident). Style: Jazz - Traditional/Vocal.
Lineup: Kermit Ruffins (v/trumpet), Yoshitaka Tsuji (p), Kevin Morris (bass g), Jerry Anderson (d) and guests include: James Winfield (v), Nayo Jones (v), Ray Boom Boom (v).
I took photos of Kermit Ruffins in 2011 (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157626781134487/ and 2014 (www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157645378602855/).
More information: www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/kermit-ruffins/, www.facebook.com/kermitruffinsnola/.
14th December 2014 at the 100 Club, London W1.
Country: Britain. Style: R and B / Rock’n’Roll.
Lineup: Mike Sanchez (v/p/g/percussion), Tom Bull (g), Nick Whitfield (b), Mark Morgan (d), Martin Winning (tenor sax), Pete Cook (baritone sax) and guest: Sarah Wynne (v/percussion).
Jesus Miguel “Mike” Sanchez (born in Hackney to Spanish parents) is one of the best known names on the British R and B scene - with the Big Town Playboys, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and leading his own bands. Amos Milburn and Wynonie Harris are amongst his influences. The band included his wife Sarah Wynne and the much in demand Martin Winning (who I’ve seen with Van Morrison, Nick Lowe and Geraint Watkins).
More information: www.mikesanchez.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Sanchez/117874637842, www.facebook.com/MikeSanchezFans.
25th April 2014 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: Funk.
Lineup: Kirk Joseph (sousaphone), Raymond Williams (trumpet), Calvin Johnson (tenor sax), Kyle Roussel (keyboards), Hiro Manu (g), Kevin O'Day (d) and guests: Harold "Homeboy" Wilson (congas/bongos/shaker), Ebria Kieffer (snare d), unknown (bones), Dat Boi Cue [Cuentin Stewart] (v).
Kirk Joseph was born in the 7th Ward and is best known as a founder member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, which rejoined in 2010. He formed Backyard Groove in 2004. Other photos I’ve taken of these musicians are of Joseph with the Forgotten Souls (2011) and the Dirty Dozen (2012); Williams with the Hot 8 (2012); Johnson with Baritone Bliss (2011; Roussel with the Dirty Dozen (2012) and Keiffer with the Mahogany (2011). To view these photos click on the tag of the musician’s name.
More information: myspace.com/kirkjoseph.
30th June 2013 at Jazz Cafe, London NW1.
Country: Britain. Style: Soul.
Line Up: Candi Staton (v), Mick Talbot (keyboards), Mark Vandergucht (g), Ernie McKone (bass g), Crispin Taylor (d), Xavier Barnett (v), Suzie Furlonger (v).
Candi Staton from Hanceville, Alabama is best known for her wonderful 1970s albums recorded at Fame Studios. I saw her at the same venue in 2006 at one of the early appearances in her recent comeback. Then as now most of the backing musicians are from the British band Push (who also doubled as acid jazzers Galliano). Also in the band was Mick Talbot, who was part of Dexy’s Midnight Runners and the Style Council before Galliano.
In this photo: Vandergucht plays his Gibson ES-335.
More information: www.candi-staton.com/, www.facebook.com/TheRealCandiStaton.
2nd July 2011 at Under the Bridge, London SW6.
Bluesfest London 2011, www.bluesfestlondon.com/.
Country: United States - New Orleans. Style: R and B.
Lineup: Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (trombone/trumpet/v), Tim McFatter (tenor sax), Dan Oestricher (baritone sax), Pete Murano (g), Mike Ballard (bass g), Joey Peebles (d), Dwayne Williams (congas).
For their encore they swapped instruments, and lined up as: Ballard (trumpet), Williams (trombone), Murano (tenor sax), Peebles (g), McFatter (bass g), Andrews (d), Oestricher (congas).>/i>
Troy Andrews was born in Treme in 1986. He is 16 years younger than his older brother, James Andrews. He took up the trombone at a very early age (his first out of town gig with James was aged 4). It was soon after that his brother gave him his moniker, so it has nothing to do with his current height. Aged 7 he lead his first band (Tiny Toones Brass Band), followed by the Trombone Shorty Brass Band. Later he was part of the New Birth Brass Band. Troy Andrews moved away from brass Band music with Orleans Avenue, initially formed with a number of fellow students at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts).
More information: www.tromboneshorty.com/.
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.
25th April 2014 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: Funk.
Lineup: Kirk Joseph (sousaphone), Raymond Williams (trumpet), Calvin Johnson (tenor sax), Kyle Roussel (keyboards), Hiro Manu (g), Kevin O'Day (d) and guests: Harold "Homeboy" Wilson (congas/bongos/shaker), Ebria Kieffer (snare d), unknown (bones), Dat Boi Cue [Cuentin Stewart] (v).
Kirk Joseph was born in the 7th Ward and is best known as a founder member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, which rejoined in 2010. He formed Backyard Groove in 2004. Other photos I’ve taken of these musicians are of Joseph with the Forgotten Souls (2011) and the Dirty Dozen (2012); Williams with the Hot 8 (2012); Johnson with Baritone Bliss (2011; Roussel with the Dirty Dozen (2012) and Keiffer with the Mahogany (2011). To view these photos click on the tag of the musician’s name.
More information: myspace.com/kirkjoseph.
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.
20th July 2019 at Frith Street, London W1.
“Ronnie Scott's 60th Anniversary Street Party" (free event).
Country: United States (British resident) & Britain. Style: Fumk / Jazz.
Lineup: Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (ts), Dennis Rollins (trombone), Gareth Williams (keyboard), Tony Remy (g), Laurence Cottle (bass g), Mark Mondesir (d) and guests: James Morton (alto sax), Ian Shaw (v).
Pee Wee Ellis was born in Bradenton, FL and brought up there, in Lubbock, TX and Rochester, NY. In the 1980s he was part of the James Brown Revue and in the 1990s with other former members created the JB Horns. He has also spent many years workin with Van Morrison. He lives inthe UK and plays in this band with local musicians.
More information: www.facebook.com/OfficialPeeWeeEllis/
17th July 2013 at Under the Bridge, London SW6.
Country: United States. Style: Soul.
Lineup: Bettye LaVette (v), Alan Hill (keyboard), Brett Lucas (g), James Simonson (bass g), Darryl Pierce (d).
Bettye LaVette (real name Betty Jo Haskins) was brought up in Detroit, MI and made her first single aged 16 in 1962. In the 1970s she recorded for Atlantic/Atco, Epic and Motown, but her greatest success has come in the last decade. At this gig she performed songs from different phases of her career. Even when this included covers of things written by the likes of Tom Waits, Neil Young and Lucinda Williams, she made them her own.
In this photo: Darryl Pierce.
More information: bettyelavette.com/, www.facebook.com/bettyelavette.
14th December 2014 at the 100 Club, London W1.
Country: Britain. Style: R and B / Rock’n’Roll.
Lineup: Mike Sanchez (v/p/g/percussion), Tom Bull (g), Nick Whitfield (b), Mark Morgan (d), Martin Winning (tenor sax), Pete Cook (baritone sax) and guest: Sarah Wynne (v/percussion).
Jesus Miguel “Mike” Sanchez (born in Hackney to Spanish parents) is one of the best known names on the British R and B scene - with the Big Town Playboys, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and leading his own bands. Amos Milburn and Wynonie Harris are amongst his influences. The band included his wife Sarah Wynne and the much in demand Martin Winning (who I’ve seen with Van Morrison, Nick Lowe and Geraint Watkins).
More information: www.mikesanchez.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Sanchez/117874637842, www.facebook.com/MikeSanchezFans.
20th July 2019 at Frith Street, London W1.
“Ronnie Scott's 60th Anniversary Street Party" (free event).
Country: United States (British resident) & Britain. Style: Fumk / Jazz.
Lineup: Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (ts), Dennis Rollins (trombone), Gareth Williams (keyboard), Tony Remy (g), Laurence Cottle (bass g), Mark Mondesir (d) and guests: James Morton (alto sax), Ian Shaw (v).
Pee Wee Ellis was born in Bradenton, FL and brought up there, in Lubbock, TX and Rochester, NY. In the 1980s he was part of the James Brown Revue and in the 1990s with other former members created the JB Horns. He has also spent many years workin with Van Morrison. He lives inthe UK and plays in this band with local musicians.
More information: www.facebook.com/OfficialPeeWeeEllis/
5th 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: Walter Ramsey (trombone/sousaphone), Chris Cotton (trumpet), Eric Gordon Jr (trumpet), Glenn Preston (trumpet), Ersel Bogan (trombone), Alfred Grove (trombone). Virgil Tiller (tenor sax), Clifton Smith (sousaphone), Frank Norris (bass d), Antoine Coleman (snare d), John Dotson (percussion).
Originally the Lil’ Stooges Brass Band (after comic characters) and briefly JumpShive (to avoid confusion with the Rock band), the group came together in 1996. They were founded by students at two High Schools, John F. Kennedy and St Augustine’s. Leader Walter Ramsey’s grandfather, Ashton, was part of the Dirty Dozen Kazoo Band which preceded the Brass Band of the same name. There has been a substantial turnover of musicians - Troy Andrews, Sam Williams, Andrew Baham and Ellis Joseph are amongst those who have passed through. The Stooges are one of the groups which take Brass Band music furthest in the direction towards Hip Hop.
More information: www.stoogesmusicgroup.com/
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: Shuggie Otis plays a Faded Cherry Gibson SG.
More information: shuggieotisofficial.net/.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty aka Rihanna performing at the 1 800 Ask Gary Amphiheater in Tampa, Florida on July 30, 2010.
14th December 2014 at the 100 Club, London W1.
Country: Britain. Style: R and B / Rock’n’Roll.
Lineup: Mike Sanchez (v/p/g/percussion), Tom Bull (g), Nick Whitfield (b), Mark Morgan (d), Martin Winning (tenor sax), Pete Cook (baritone sax) and guest: Sarah Wynne (v/percussion).
Jesus Miguel “Mike” Sanchez (born in Hackney to Spanish parents) is one of the best known names on the British R and B scene - with the Big Town Playboys, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and leading his own bands. Amos Milburn and Wynonie Harris are amongst his influences. The band included his wife Sarah Wynne and the much in demand Martin Winning (who I’ve seen with Van Morrison, Nick Lowe and Geraint Watkins).
More information: www.mikesanchez.com/, www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Sanchez/117874637842, www.facebook.com/MikeSanchezFans.