Tag: New Orleans
New Orleans Music’s Old Guard Still Star at Jazz Fest
By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Zigaboo Modeliste played the very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage...
Jazz Saxophonist, Teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan Dies at 87
By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan died in his sleep Friday, surrounded by family at his...
Uniquely New Orleans Mayoral Recall Effort Fails
By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Because it happened in New Orleans, an effort to oust the mayor over typical big city...
Drake Announces 2023 North American Tour with 21 Savage
By The Associated Press
Four-time Grammy-winner Drake is teaming up with collaborator 21 Savage for a North American arena tour this year.
The It's All a...
New Orleans guitarist Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington Dead at 79
By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans music legend Walter “Wolfman” Washington, a cornerstone of the city’s musical nightlife for decades, has died...