It's already a week removed, but got a chance finally to see the inimitable Kermit Ruffins & His BBQ Players last Friday February 18 2011 at The Blue Nile on Frenchman Street in The Marigny, New Orleans. Good times. He was playing unfortunately, for the you 20 something white people, but still a good show. I have been wanting to see the music star of the HBO show Treme' for awhile. He usually gigs at Vaughn's (Thursdays) or Bullit's (Tuesdays). Finally so live music got under my belt in the greatest musical city in the world.
Also took my picture in front of Cosimo Matassa's studio (now a laundramat). As a friend of mine recently said on Facebook, it should be the site of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Trombone Shorty Live Columbia, MO Feb 5, 2011
Just got back from the Trombone Shorty show which was held at University of Missouri's Jesse Hall. The only drawback of this particular venue is the unavailability of a dance floor. They did let folks gather on both sides of the stage and the dog-paddling hippy chicks loved it!
But let's talk about this young master, who I am saying is the future of New Orleans music. I reviewed Backatown not too long ago and loved it. It is up for a Grammy for 'best contemporary jazz album.' Jazz doesn't even begin to categorize the funk. Much like the album I reviewed, Troy Andrews mines a lot of New Orleans. He also owns what he mines and expounds on it in leaps and bounds.
Seeing him really drives home the point that this guy is a Band Leader with an excellent band. In the middle 90s I got a chance to see Maceo Parker with his band. I have seen many live clips of James Brown. I have seen a lot of clips of Ray Charles as a band leader. All of these musicians are par excellance arrangers and boss-ass managers and leaders. It is impressive. Trombone Shorty is way above impressive. I expect his career to continue in the vein of his dead peers.
As proficient on the trumpet as he is the trombone his band consisting of two percussionists, a monster super bass player, a funky (and white) lead guitar player, a tenor sax, and the creme de la creme baritone sax player. You don't get that very often. A lot of sound comes out of this small funk ensemble. Oh yeah, Trombone Shorty has a beautiful 2 or 3 octave voice and could dance Michael Jackson off the stage. Tons of songs written on the bass clef.
Trombone Shorty even got the blue hairs up offa their dead asses.
His encore consisted of an un-miced set of second line brass band standards. This guy and his band were just incredible. Robust, proficient, soulful and he just made a gumbo as diverse as New Orleans itself. I have seen the future of New Orleans music and it is Trombone Shorty. Good luck at the Grammies Troy. You gave me one of the best concert experiences I have ever had!
But let's talk about this young master, who I am saying is the future of New Orleans music. I reviewed Backatown not too long ago and loved it. It is up for a Grammy for 'best contemporary jazz album.' Jazz doesn't even begin to categorize the funk. Much like the album I reviewed, Troy Andrews mines a lot of New Orleans. He also owns what he mines and expounds on it in leaps and bounds.
Seeing him really drives home the point that this guy is a Band Leader with an excellent band. In the middle 90s I got a chance to see Maceo Parker with his band. I have seen many live clips of James Brown. I have seen a lot of clips of Ray Charles as a band leader. All of these musicians are par excellance arrangers and boss-ass managers and leaders. It is impressive. Trombone Shorty is way above impressive. I expect his career to continue in the vein of his dead peers.
As proficient on the trumpet as he is the trombone his band consisting of two percussionists, a monster super bass player, a funky (and white) lead guitar player, a tenor sax, and the creme de la creme baritone sax player. You don't get that very often. A lot of sound comes out of this small funk ensemble. Oh yeah, Trombone Shorty has a beautiful 2 or 3 octave voice and could dance Michael Jackson off the stage. Tons of songs written on the bass clef.
Trombone Shorty even got the blue hairs up offa their dead asses.
His encore consisted of an un-miced set of second line brass band standards. This guy and his band were just incredible. Robust, proficient, soulful and he just made a gumbo as diverse as New Orleans itself. I have seen the future of New Orleans music and it is Trombone Shorty. Good luck at the Grammies Troy. You gave me one of the best concert experiences I have ever had!
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