Archive Archaeology: Phil Alvin
Bob Pomeroy digs into Un “Sung Stories” (1986, Liberation Hall), Blasters’ frontman Phil Alvin’s American Roots collaboration with Sun Ra and his Arkestra, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and New Orleans saxman Lee Allen.
Bob Pomeroy digs into Un “Sung Stories” (1986, Liberation Hall), Blasters’ frontman Phil Alvin’s American Roots collaboration with Sun Ra and his Arkestra, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and New Orleans saxman Lee Allen.
Take Me To The River: New Orleans (Petaluma Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Jazz Party (Troubadour Jass). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
On the Spot (Tru Thoughts Recordings). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Fast becoming one of the most popular festivals in the country, Wanee Music Festival once again brings a delightful mix of top-shelf talent to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20.
Rebirth of New Orleans ( Basin Street Records). Review by James Mann.
Center: Level: Roar (Ozone Music). Review by Bill Campbell.
Jazz From the Soul of New Orleans (Basin Street). Review by Bill Campbell.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.