The countdown to Jazz Fest has officially begun. Exactly 2 weeks from today we will be there, in that great city, and I truly can't wait. So, why not post a few items to get in the mood?
Here's a short interview with Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews who I have had the pleasure of seeing perform a number of times, in New Orleans and elsewhere (including a BLOWOUT evening with Stanton Moore in Austin, TX). Trombone Shorty is a young lion in New Orleans who grew up in the legendary Treme neighborhood, the oldest black neighborhood in America, famed for being the birthplace of historic horn players. The neighborhood (or "Faubourg") Treme also was the site of "Congo Square" which was the only place in the nation where slaves could congregate on Sundays, play their native music, keep their religions alive, and be "free" - if only for a day. The multiplicity of African, Caribbean, European and "other" rhythyms & musics gave rise to the only uniquely American contribution to world culture - "Jazz." As the clip shows, New Orleans exudes music & soul in a way not found anywhere else.
Jazz Fest can't come soon enough. Come join us! Laissez les bon temps roulez...
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