REMEMBERING WALTER "WOLFMAN" WASHINGTON AND TOPSY CHAPMAN
Legendary New Orleans bluesman Walter “Wolfman” Washington passed away on December 22, 2022. He was 79.
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New Orleans Traditional Jazz Live with Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band - Jazz Manouche from Christine Tassan et les Imposteures
It's an American Routes Live session of New Orleans Traditional Jazz with Dr. Michael White, the beloved clarinetist leading the Original Liberty Jazz Band, in concert and conversation. Then, we explore the world of Jazz Manouche and its late leading influence, guitarist Django Reinhardt and his historic recordings with violinist Stephane Grapelli from the Quintette… read more
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REMEMBERING CAPTAIN DOC HAWLEY
Captain Doc Hawley, New Orleans riverboat captain who piloted the steamboat Natchez and played its calliope, passed away on Saturday. He was 87 years old.…
REMEMBERING JERRY LEE LEWIS
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, known as the Killer, passed away October 28th at his home in Mississippi. He was 87.
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