#279 Second-Lining on the Roof-Men of Class 2012.MOV (by John Shaw)
Second-liners often end up on roofs of cars, roofs or buildings or other high places, either to see everything below from a vantage point, or in the hopes of being seen or noticed themselves. At the Men of Class second-line at Joe’s House of Blues, Seventh and Dryades, Uptown New Orleans, 10/21/12
On Tuesday October 16, 2012, a press conference and reception was held at The Warehouse to announce the formation of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton and Congressman Steve Cohen were on hand for the festivities, as were Al Kapone, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Kirk Whalum, Jody Stephens of Ardent Studios and Big Star, Jerry Phillips, Boo Mitchell of Royal Studios, Judy Fizer of the Center for Southern Folklore and constant Memphis music supporter Kris Kourdevelis.
Atlanta neo-jazz ensemble Pure Soundz performs at the Churchill Grounds Jazz Club (@ChurchillJazz) in Midtown Atlanta, 10/04/12
The TBC (or To Be Continued) Brass Band has performed all over the country, and have been the subject of a documentary film called From The Mouthpiece On Back. But despite national and international acclaim and regular gigs at the Hot East Daiquiri Shop and the Blue Nile, they still take the time to perform at the legendary Canal and Bourbon Street corner where it all began. 7/4/12
Jazz & Laughs at the all-new Renaissance on Madison Avenue in Midtown Memphis (the old Antenna Club) 6/24/12
#064 Stooges Brass Band-Love On Top.MOV (by jdoggtn7)
The Stooges Brass Band entertain the Levitt Shell crowd with a Beyonce hit in Memphis’ Overton Park, Thursday 5/17/12.
#40 James Sexton-Drum Solo.MOV (by jdoggtn7)
Memphis drummer James Sexton takes a solo during the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival September 3, 2011
When i got to Tallahassee, near the Florida A & M campus on Adams Street, I happened upon this really cool-looking jazz cafe. Unfortunately, it was not open on Thursday night, but I took some pictures anyway.
