Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.

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

Authenticity is very important in this song, and Aaron Neville takes us back to the top of a levee looking at the waters rushing by and rising at the same time.

This is a good time and thread for more Aaron Neville; what's your favorite?