Feeling very refreshed and yet nostalgic after well deserved holidays through Italy and Barcelona, where the only thing missing was certainly live Jazz. So as I return, I start looking to make it up and find a good 10 gigs I would love to attend, if only I had the time and money...
On the things not to miss is this amazing bunch from New Orleans, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who will be playing at Ronnie Scott´s this coming June (get your tickets as I am sure it will sell out easily).
Their history goes way back to the early 80s and to the sixth ward, the neighbourhood in the heart of the Tremé that was also their original name. The band became an icon of modern New Orleans Jazz very quickly, and mixing the tradition with beats of funk and bebop, and their performance live is certainly something to look for. Along their 12 albums, they made joint ventures with the likes of Dizzie Gillespie, Elvis Costello or even Chuck D from Public Enemy.
And its this track I leave here, with soundbytes from Mayor Nagin, and images of the unforgettable Katrina, "What´s Going On"...
Enjoy!
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