Browsing: Louis Armstrong

Fifty four years ago today, one of the most powerful, influential vocalists of the modern era passed away. Though her life was plagued with pain, she overcame all odds to create a stunning musical legacy.

Jazz was born in Brass and bacon grease down in the Tremé . This year, The famed neighborhood celebrates the 200th anniversary of it’s annexation into New Orleans.

We managed to get a few minutes to sit down with Lee Pons, who’s album Big Boogie Voodoo we just recently reviewed. Lee is a character, and it was a blast to get some face time with the rising star in blues piano.

The phrase “Saint Louis Blues” often evokes images of the hockey team, but it’s blues music roots run almost as deep as a town can get; Saint Louis played a pivotal part in the development of both modern rock and blues.