On this week’s program, we enjoy an hour of Evan Christopher, recorded live at Clever Wine Bar in Mid-City.  During the program, Evan and I talk about New Orleans, the clarinet and some of his musical heroes.  I also visit Murf Reeves of Sylvain Restaurant and Chris Hannah ... Read more

Here's a little trad jazz gem: a set of songs by the Original Tuxedo Jazzband, recorded in 1964 in Baden Baden, Germany. That's bandleader Albert "Papa" French on banjo; clarinetist Joseph "Cornbread" Thomas also handles vocals. Per the video's YouTube page, here's the rest... Read more

The legendary bluesman John Smith Hurt, AKA Mississippi John Hurt (~1892-1966), left sharecropping for a brief recording career with Okeh Records in 1928, cutting 78s like "Frankie" and "Avalon Blues". The records didn't sell, and Hurt eventually returned to farming. Decade... Read more

A deep down full flavored Louisiana classic from our friends at Martinique Bistro. Like a gumbo, this soup tastes best in the days after it’s first been made when all the seasonings have time to meld and balance. A great dish for a casual gathering anytime! Read more

Brand new for your Friday viewing pleasure: Mia Borders on the Cabrini Bridge over Bayou St John in Mid-City.   Read more

Sasha Masakowski sang on the Millenium Stage at the Kennedy Center in DC last November, with guitarist Cliff Hines in the art-rock project "Cliff & Sasha". According to Masakowski's web site, they have recorded an album to be released in the fall of 2014.   "A to Z":   "Sa... Read more

In a special edition of this week’s program we meet up with some of the chefs, cooks and other culinary caretakers in the city. Tee Eva fills us in on some recipes including fried grits, chef Susan Spicer shares her influences from cooking at Bayona, and Benjamin Wicks of M... Read more

Jazz Fest 2014 Daily Photo Highlights   Sunday, May 4 | Saturday, May 3 Friday, May 2 | Thursday, May 1 Sunday, April 27 | Saturday, April 26 Friday, April 25     Read more