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1950 on the Tuesday New Orleans Music Show

Mon, 03/15/10

Authored by:  Tom Morgan

The Tuesday New Orleans Music Show hosted by Tom Morgan gets back to its year by year exploration of New Orleans music. This week it is 1950 with recordings by Papa Celestin, Professor Longhair, Archibald, Paul Gayten, Fats Domino, Harry Choates, Kid Ory, Dave Bartholomew, ... Read more

Tabla Master Badal Roy to Visit Jazz from the Market

Thu, 03/11/10

Authored by:  Jelly Roll Justice

The brilliant Badal Roy will visit WWOZ on Thursday March 18th for an interview with Jelly Roll Justice on Jazz from the Market. The acclaimed tabla genius will be in the Crescent City for several performances and teaching workshops from Tuesday through Saturday of that we... Read more

Jungle Boogie

Thu, 03/11/10

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

Welcome to the Jungle Why are there so many songs about the "jungle?"  Hundreds of songs from country and western to disco and every style in between. Jungle songs?   Imagine oooga boogas, oongowas, monkey and elephant noises and way too many Tarzan yells all put to music. ... Read more

Thank you

Wed, 03/10/10

Authored by:  Big D

What a wonderful show today. It was fortunate that I had the studio set when Tab Benoit came in late on George's show so we could bring him to you in best form. I really enjoyed engineering that set and can't wait to listen to the recording. Crossroad got about a 15 minute ... Read more

Membership Drive Show

Tue, 03/09/10

Authored by:  Big D

For tomorrow's "Sittin' At The Crossroad" my friend Big Daddy O' will join me for the whole show and play some music for us LIVE. My other guest had to cancel due to 'work', she's a movie star too. Olga will join me in two weeks for a live set. For all of you who join or r... Read more

Old Style Dancing to Brand New Tunes

Tue, 03/09/10

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

Having just got back from the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, I have never been so glad of what is commonly referred to as ‘New-Orleans-Time'. I mean, don't get me wrong, it can be quite annoying when you find yourself waiting in a bar until 9 PM for friends who swo... Read more

Jason Moran Will Visit Jazz From the Market Thursday March 4th

Tue, 03/02/10

Authored by:  Jelly Roll Justice

This Thursday Jason Moran, fabulous pianist and composer extraordinaire, will stop by the studio before going on to Snug Harbor for his appearance with the brilliant Herlin Riley. This young Houston native now resides in Brooklyn and has played with Cassandra Wilson, Stev... Read more

Kicking back with Bob Andrews

Tue, 03/02/10

Authored by:  George Ingmire

Bob Andrews has been in the music scene since the late 60s, taking part in UK Pub Rock before going to produce a number of great records including "There She Goes" by The Las. He made his way to New Orleans in the early 90s - collaborating with everybody from Marva Wright t... Read more

Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Special Wednesday March 3rd 10:00 p.m.

Mon, 03/01/10

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Join us Wednesday March 3rd when the small hand on the clock is on ten and the big hand is on twelve as we play at least two hours of the music of our "Musical Heroes" Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa. Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa and the 60th Anniversary of Fats ... Read more

Heavy D's Great Song Selection on Monday Mornings

Sun, 02/28/10

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

Conference of the Birds  Heavy D's Monday morning (6am to 9am) jazz show usually starts with Dave Holland's Conference of the Birds.  I hadn't heard this piece since 1977 when my fellow deli workers discussed this piece through an entire lunch rush.  We were always looking ... Read more