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October 6, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 621

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, That’s It! (2013) A gift – a belated birthday present – a wonderful gift! I haven’t had the pleasure, yet, of seeing these guys play, nor of visiting their home base – but both things are on my list; tied to my goal of revisiting America as often as I can […]
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June 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (June 4, Wgtn)

Dee Dee Bridgewater & Irvin Mayfield with The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Opera House, Wellington Jazz Festival Thursday, June 4 It’s going to be pretty tough to beat the opening night concert at Wellington’s 2015 Jazz Festival. It’s tough enough to try to put some of it into words. Where to begin? Well Ms Bridgewater […]
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September 15, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Dr. John: Ske-Dat-De-Dat – The Spirit of Satch

Dr. John Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch Concord Some reviews will tell you this album, a tribute to “the spirit of” Louis Armstrong is a 5-star classic, so full of life and joy and bursting with colourful and clever interpretations; reimaginings. Other reviews will tell you this is over-stuffed, almost cumbersome. I guess I’m here […]
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