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.
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Pure Soundz at Churchill Grounds, Atlanta
Atlanta neo-jazz ensemble Pure Soundz performs at the Churchill Grounds Jazz Club (@ChurchillJazz) in Midtown Atlanta, 10/04/12
Canal & Bourbon: Where It All Began For The @TBC_BrassBand
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 Renaissance, Memphis
Jazz & Laughs at the all-new Renaissance on Madison Avenue in Midtown Memphis (the old Antenna Club) 6/24/12
The Stooges Brass Band-“Love On Top” Live at the Levitt Shell, Memphis
#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.
James Sexton-Drum Solo at Memphis Music and Heritage Festival 2011
#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
Hi-Fi Jazz Cafe, Tallahassee
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.
Terrance Houston Drum Solo with George Porter Jr. at the Levitt Shell 2011
Terrence Houston Drum Solo.MOV (by jdoggtn7) The “Guardian of the Groove’ takes a solo at the George Porter Jr. concert last night