Showing posts with label ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB. Show all posts
Friday, August 5, 2011
Rickie Monie invited to autograph the piano at The Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg, PA
Last night, the folks at The Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania told Rickie that he "burned on the keys" that night and asked him to sign their 9 foot Steinway piano. He obliged. Check out who he signed next to.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Paste Magazine's Top 10 Moments of Bonnaroo - #1 PHJB & My Morning Jacket Secondline Parade
Paste Magazine's #1 Favorite Moment from Bonnaroo- PHJB's Secondline Parade with My Morning Jacket following Dr. John's set!
1. MMJ Marches With Preservation Jazz Hall Band
Boogying Rhode Island style with John McCauley of Deer Tick and The Low Anthem gang to The Original Meters with Dr. John & Allen Toussaint which continued backstage and led into joining all of My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in NOLA parade style second line all the way through the festival grounds to a surprise Portugal The Man set on top of a Mr. T Mardi Gras float … yes, these things really do happen at Bonnaroo.—Jay Sweet
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
1. MMJ Marches With Preservation Jazz Hall Band
Boogying Rhode Island style with John McCauley of Deer Tick and The Low Anthem gang to The Original Meters with Dr. John & Allen Toussaint which continued backstage and led into joining all of My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in NOLA parade style second line all the way through the festival grounds to a surprise Portugal The Man set on top of a Mr. T Mardi Gras float … yes, these things really do happen at Bonnaroo.—Jay Sweet
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
Monday, July 26, 2010
Another Nice Performance Review from Minneapolis
From Preservation Hall to the Dakota:
The Saints Are Marchin’ in High Fashion
Written by Andrea Canter, Contributing Editor, Jazz Police
Friday, 23 July 2010
They don’t call it “Preservation Hall” for nothing. The first time I set foot in what might be the world’s tiniest commercial jazz venue in 1981, I recall my wonder that five or six musicians could make such vibrant music night after night for an audience crammed wall to wall. Back then, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band was comprised of a handful of septu- and octogenarians, meaning they could have been cohorts of Louis Armstrong in his early days. Now the popularity of the PHJB extends far beyond the early 19th century building on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter, and there are perhaps more than a dozen jazz musicians who rotate playing in the hall or on tour. One of those tours brought the band to the Dakota Jazz Club, a much larger venue than their home base, and a much smaller venue than their usual tour stop. In
the Twin Cities, PHJB has appeared at the old Guthrie Theater (where they recorded their first commercial album) and at Orchestra Hall, but this week was their first club gig here. And it was an ideal way to enjoy the band and their deep reverence for the birthplace of jazz—comfortably intimate.
The contrast to Preservation Hall was rather extreme—the Dakota stage is larger than the entire Hall; Dakota patrons sit at tables and order food and drink, while in the Hall, mostly tourists line against the walls or sit on the floor with no amenities beyond the music and the smell of history. But regardless of context, this was purely New Orleans music, and most of the tunes (including “Whenever You’re Lonesome,” “Tiger Rag,” “You Are My Sunshine,” and of course “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In”) have been in the PJHB repertoire since the band first formed in the early 60s. The musicians themselves spread across more generations than the original band, with bassist/tuba player/director Ben Jaffe apparently the youngest (in his late 30s). The son of the Hall’s founders, Jaffe grew up literally on the knee of the PHJB members, and joked that one of his former
students is none other than trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, now artistic director for jazz at Orchestra Hall and in the audience for Tuesday night’s final set. Well, he was not in the audience for long, coming on stage to join the band and duke it out with the other horns...
The Saints Are Marchin’ in High Fashion
Written by Andrea Canter, Contributing Editor, Jazz Police
Friday, 23 July 2010
They don’t call it “Preservation Hall” for nothing. The first time I set foot in what might be the world’s tiniest commercial jazz venue in 1981, I recall my wonder that five or six musicians could make such vibrant music night after night for an audience crammed wall to wall. Back then, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band was comprised of a handful of septu- and octogenarians, meaning they could have been cohorts of Louis Armstrong in his early days. Now the popularity of the PHJB extends far beyond the early 19th century building on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter, and there are perhaps more than a dozen jazz musicians who rotate playing in the hall or on tour. One of those tours brought the band to the Dakota Jazz Club, a much larger venue than their home base, and a much smaller venue than their usual tour stop. In
the Twin Cities, PHJB has appeared at the old Guthrie Theater (where they recorded their first commercial album) and at Orchestra Hall, but this week was their first club gig here. And it was an ideal way to enjoy the band and their deep reverence for the birthplace of jazz—comfortably intimate.The contrast to Preservation Hall was rather extreme—the Dakota stage is larger than the entire Hall; Dakota patrons sit at tables and order food and drink, while in the Hall, mostly tourists line against the walls or sit on the floor with no amenities beyond the music and the smell of history. But regardless of context, this was purely New Orleans music, and most of the tunes (including “Whenever You’re Lonesome,” “Tiger Rag,” “You Are My Sunshine,” and of course “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In”) have been in the PJHB repertoire since the band first formed in the early 60s. The musicians themselves spread across more generations than the original band, with bassist/tuba player/director Ben Jaffe apparently the youngest (in his late 30s). The son of the Hall’s founders, Jaffe grew up literally on the knee of the PHJB members, and joked that one of his former
students is none other than trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, now artistic director for jazz at Orchestra Hall and in the audience for Tuesday night’s final set. Well, he was not in the audience for long, coming on stage to join the band and duke it out with the other horns...Friday, December 12, 2008
On The Road with PHJB #11: A Poster shop in Knoxville
Ben Jaffe guides through a woodprint poster shop in Knoxville while on tour with PHJB.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #10:photos/videos from the passenger seat
A few captures by Clint from the passenger seat...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #9: St. Louis Blues featuring Freddie Lonzo. And a jog around the stage!
Check out 'The Good One' Freddie Lonzo doing his thing to St. Louis Blues at B.B. King's in NYC. Watch as he takes a little jog during his trombone solo. Go Freddie!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #7: Gabriel/Maedgen duet backstage
Enjoy this little musical snippet from backstage with Charlie & Clint...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #6:Trumpet Mutes w/ Mark Braud
Check out PHJB bandleader Mark Braud backstage in Minneapolis with the largest collection of trumpet mutes you've ever seen...
Monday, October 13, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #5: Charlie Gabriel Interview-George Lewis
Here's a little backstage interview with Mr. Charlie Gabriel, as he gives a little insight into his musical upbringing. We'll let Charlie tell you in his own words...
Mr. Gabriel's website:
http://www.charliegabriel.com
Mr. Gabriel's website:
http://www.charliegabriel.com
Monday, September 29, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #4: Interview with Mark Braud: Paul Barbarin
Here's a short backstage interview with 3rd generation New Orleans trumpeter/PHJB band leader Mark Braud talking about the impact of the 1955 Atlantic Records recording "Paul Barbarin and his New Orleans Jazz" and his musical lineage.
And a little walk with Ben and Clint backstage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC:
And how about a group shot?
Next stop...Buies Creek, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee! See you there!
And a little walk with Ben and Clint backstage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC:
And how about a group shot?
Next stop...Buies Creek, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee! See you there!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #3: Backstage in Utica, NY
Here's clarinetist, saxophonist and vocalist Clint Maedgen poppin' in on The Blind Boys of Alabama during soundcheck in Utica, New York. Check out Preservation Hall pianist Rickie Monie on B3!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #2: (Re)Introducing Mr. Charlie Gabriel
As some of you know, 4th generation New Orleans clarinetist/saxophonist/vocalist Mr. Charlie Gabriel is the latest addition to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band lineup. We couldn't be more excited.
Here's a peek of Mr. Gabriel performing "Tailgate" with PHJB in Schenectady, New York last night.
For more on Charlie Gabriel:
charliegabriel.com
Next stop for PHJB...Utica, New York. See ya there!
Here's a peek of Mr. Gabriel performing "Tailgate" with PHJB in Schenectady, New York last night.
For more on Charlie Gabriel:
charliegabriel.com
Next stop for PHJB...Utica, New York. See ya there!
Friday, September 26, 2008
ON THE ROAD WITH PHJB #1: Down By The Riverside
Dear Friends of The Hall,
We're starting up a new contribution to our blog titled "On The Road with PHJB". Every couple of days, we'll post behind the scenes updates from the band including live footage, backstage interviews, photos, and more. Our first submission is the band performing the song 'Down By The Riverside' with The Blind Boys of Alabama on their current tour. More to come...
We're starting up a new contribution to our blog titled "On The Road with PHJB". Every couple of days, we'll post behind the scenes updates from the band including live footage, backstage interviews, photos, and more. Our first submission is the band performing the song 'Down By The Riverside' with The Blind Boys of Alabama on their current tour. More to come...
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