In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused widespread devastation to New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast. Though much of the city was destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of people displaced, the city’s spirit was not broken. Even now, less than one year later, the city rises again. Jazz Crusade proudly produced this 2 volume special release dedicated to the rebirth of New Orleans and the music that gives it life! Read more
There is nothing more unmistakable then that 2nd line groove. The Bass Drum kickin it — syncopation in the cymbals and snares — Tuba or Bass laying a foundation. All of it screams one thing — New Orleans! But New Orleans Jazz incorporates more than just Second Line and Brass Bands. The foundation of the style goes back to Blues and Spirituals. It expanded into Rag Time, Stride and early Jazz. In the roaring 20s that sprung into a powerful, raw, improvised, yet highly choreographed dance band sound that gave birth to the age of the Big Bands. Since then the tradition has gone on to influence Blues, Rock and Country … not to mention Zydeco and Cajun … all from the great New Orleans. Read more
What do you think of when you hear words like New Orleans, Traditional Jazz, Second Line, Street Beat? Hopefully ‘Dixieland’ and men in straw hats isn’t the first thing that comes to mind — ’cause you’re far off the mark, mate! The real deal is a hip shakin’, gyrating, dance-inducing groove that just can’t be beat. It incorporates many styles from Trad Jazz and Rag Time to Stride, Gospel, Brass Band, Dance Band and more. Any Big-Band lover will be hooked immediately by the sound of New Orleans Jazz as it’s just like going back to the cradle — it’s where all of the popular music of the 30s, 40s, 50s — and today all originated! Read more
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