Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.
I didn't think anyone would move to that place on purpose. *****Porter moved to the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 2004,***** Good info. Thanks. Cheers |
Perhaps many of you have already read "Louis Armstrong's New Orleans" by the Thomas Brothers. I can't recommend it highly enough. It goes deep - back to the rags, bottles and bones guys Louis got to know as a little kid. The reactions I've received after recommending it before can be divided into two camps: 1. Those who enjoyed the history aspect but got lost during the musical theory portions (all non-musicians) 2. Those who absolutely loved it |
George Porter Jr is awesome bass player. A founding member of the Meters, played with Allen Toussaint. Now pretty much every big band that comes to town has him up on stage playing a song or two. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dead and friends to name 2. He is always playing around town. Has a regular gig at the Maple Leaf uptown on Oak. Can play everything well, jazz, blues, funk, rock, hip-hop |
Nikonnola, it sure is nice to have someone still living in New Orleans on this thread. I would like to know where Marcia Ball fits into the musical scheme of things down there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcASVdqUeOo |
I think Marcia missed the essence of the song. The sax solo was totally out of place. A great Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMktmt9H_2U New Orleans Royalty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wjo91kWfqQ My mom worked on the levees placing sandbags in Mississippi. Will always remember her stories. Cheers |
