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On today’s show, we head down to the Oak Street for some music and food. As
we enter the Carnival Zone, this is one place where the funk will be in full
effect, so get ready for a set from Papa Grows Funk, followed by some Joe
Krown. Culinary Crossroads: Jacques-Imo'sClub: ...
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As we ring in the new year, join us in reminiscing about the best moments of 2010. From live broadcasts and in-studio performances to shows and festivals, we can think of quite a few magical highlights from the past year in New Orleans' rich musical tapestry.
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The new year is getting off to a good start at The Jazz Crossroads. This
week only, the Brass Band Half Hour shifts to an 8 o'clock start (New Orleans
time) and goes live!
Chet "Chetsta" Overall, the tenor saxophone player for the Lagniappe Brass
Band, has committed to br...
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Well, after a work trip that covered the past three major holidays, I'm back
at WWOZ for another edition of "Jazz from the French Market." First of all,
my sincere thanks to Jeff Greenberg who filled in for me. Jeff, you did an
amazing job. There's been a lot of new music t...
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On today’s show, we kick things off by hopping a train from Mississippi to
New Orleans with Little Freddie King; making it to the city just in time to
catch some bawdy throws from the Krewe du Vieux parade. After that we
upgrade our ride to funk with the B3 Summit before ha...
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Vincent Broussard, saxophonist with the Rebirth Brass Band , has a new CD, "
Rebirth Revisited ", a Slow Drag Production. He's gonna visit with me, &
we'll talk about this new project,& of course, play some things from it. I
hope you'll join us ! This Thursday, Jan. 13, 10...
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Today’s show features saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist Rex Gregory, a
jazz musician whose philosophical ideas influence his compositions as much as
his teachers and collaborators do. This show was recorded at the Blue
Nile where Rex is joined on stage by Austin Johnson...
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