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Rhythm Room Playlist 9/19/14

Wed, 09/10/14

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Label Start Time 1 Don't Turn Your Heater Down Albert King,Steve Cropper,Pop Staples 03:19 Jammed Together 2014/9/19 22:00:04 2 I Shall Be Released Nina Simone 03:56 To Love Some... Read more

Postmodern Jukebox, "All About That [Upright] Bass"

Tue, 09/09/14

Authored by: David Stafford

Postmodern Jukebox, the outfit that gave us the jazz-style cover of "Sweet Child O' Mine", is back with a cover of a contemporay pop hit: Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass", featuring the talented Kate Davis, who sings and plays upright bass. For comparison purpose... Read more

Irma Thomas, "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh"

Mon, 09/08/14

Authored by: David Stafford

Irma Thomas, backed by the Professionals, visited the Seattle studios of KPLU in October 2010, where did this killer version of Bill Withers' "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh". She also covered the song on the 2005 multi-artist Southern soul compilation I Believe to My Sou... Read more

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, 1966, Full BBC Show

Sat, 09/06/14

Authored by: David Stafford

For your weekend viewing pleasure, 35+ minutes of Dizzy Gillespie, one of the greatest trumpeters in history and a founder of modern jazz. He sounds great (and displays a fine sense of humor) in this appearance on the BBC television show Jazz 625 from August 1966. Enjoy, kn... Read more

Recipe: Apple Cider and Beer-Braised Pork Belly Over Scallion Pancake

Fri, 09/05/14

Have your meal the old fashion New Orleans way... put the booze in your food! This apple cider and beer-braised pork belly recipe comes to you from Chef Daniel Esses, 3 Muses, and Louisiana Cookin' Magazine. Read more

Remembering Tim Green

Thu, 09/04/14

Authored by: Raymond Kent

You might know that Mr. Tim Green, New Orleans' own reed man, passed away last week. He spent a lot of years playing and also recording with a wide variety of bands. You might have heard a tribute to him on 'OZ, and you might have thought that was all there was to know ... Read more

Lost Bayou Ramblers with Jam in the Van

Thu, 09/04/14

Authored by: David Stafford

More from Jam in the Van's visit to New Orleans during Jazz Fest, parked Freret St, outside Gasa Gasa: Cajun music by from the pride of Pilette, LA. The Lost Bayou Ramblers do three songs: "Bernadette", "The Mammoth Waltz", and "Steh". "Bernadette": "The Mammoth Waltz": ... Read more

Fundraiser For Uptown Tool Lending Library Monday

Wed, 09/03/14

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

Freret Neighborhood Center is partnering with NOLA TimeBank to create the New Orleans Uptown Tool Lending Library with an eye towards equipping New Orleanians with the supplies and skills they need to fix their homes, yards, and more. Thanks to a kind donation from Ingram M... Read more

Even Reptilians Dig the Blues

Tue, 09/02/14

Authored by: David Stafford

Meet Clingy the iguana, Audubon Aquarium resident and WWOZ fan. Clingy likes listening to the radio, and she listens exclusively to WWOZ 90.7 FM. Check out this video from WGNO, yesterday's episode of "News with a Twist", in which Clingy visits the WWOZ studio. Read more

Jazz Fest & French Quarter Fest Application Deadlines Approaching

Tue, 09/02/14

Authored by: Carrie Hadler

Applications for the 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage and French Quarter Festivals are open and deadlines are fast approaching for both. The application deadline for next year's Jazz Fest (held April 24-May 3, 2015) is October 1, 2014. The application deadline for French Q... Read more

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