Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 16: Satchmo Summerfest Part 1
It’s almost time for my annual trip to New Orleans to attend the Satchmo Summerfest – a yearly celebration of Louis Armstrong’s birth, life, and music . . . which in turn is a celebration of the city of New Orleans itself – the culture, history, food, and all the marvellous multifaceted music and musicians the city has produced over the past century.
To find out more about the Satchmo Summerfest, or to peruse the information while you listen – go to: http://www.fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest/
It is always a refreshing time of renewal as I reboot my spirit by linking it directly into the birthplace of Jazz and the seat of American culture, and thus I want to share the experience with you! So, grab a bowl of gumbo, open your umbrella and get ready to Second Line!
We go from the old to the new . . . starting with the progenitor of Jazz, Satchmo himself, and moving on to those he influenced, who will be performing as part of this year’s Satchmo Summerfest – artists such as Shamarr Allan, Henry Butler, Irvin Mayfield, Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Rebirth Brass Band, Storyville Stompers, and Donald Harrison.
Actually, in this episode I only get as far as the opening night of the Satchmo Fest, covering a few of the artists featured in the Club Strut on Frenchman Street . . . so, I will need to continue with this theme next week so I can include some of the 48 different artists who will be providing free concerts on four stages at the Old Mint in the French Quarter over Aug. 7 & 8.
So, meet me in New Orleans – or just listen to the podcast – and laissez le bon temps rouler!
Please keep those questions, discussions, comments and requests coming! Feel free to write to me at Scott@Soulandjazz.com
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 16 – Satchmo Summerfest Part 1
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Wynton Marsalis Hot Seven Dippermouth Blues Higher Ground 2005
Louis Armstrong West End Blues New Orleans: Original Soundtrack 1947
Louis Armstrong I Got A Right To Sing The Blues Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz 1933
Shamarr Allen (feat. Kermit Ruffins) Meet Me on Frenchmen Street Meet Me on Frenchmen Street 2007
Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs We’ll Figure It Out Box Who In? 2009
Henry Butler Henry’s Boogie Homeland 2004
Los Hombres Calientes New Bus Stop New Congo Square, Vol. 3 2001
Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis Mo’ Betta Blues Love Songs, Ballads and Standards 2008
Jason Marsalis Offbeat Personality Music Update 2009
Henry Butler Some Iko Homeland 2004
N’Dea Davenport (feat. Rebirth Brass Band) Getaway N’Dea Davenport 1998
Storeyville Stompers When the Saints Go Marching In A Brass Managerie 2004
Donald Harrison, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham Blues For Happy People New York Cool: Live at the Blue Note 2005
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