New Orleans -- the Birthplace of Jazz

• Interview with Pete Fountain, our beloved legendary clarinet player speaks on his life and his music.
• Recommendations on the best places to hear authentic New Orleans jazz
• Information on the Jazz Fest schedule and performers plus Jazz Fest Countdown.

N'awlins Speak -- more "Sounds of New Orleans!"

• Say What?? New Orleans has a language which is often all our own; where a "shotgun" is a house and a "den" is for Mardi Gras floats.
• Creole Cookin' in New Orleans Many of the unique terms we use relate to cooking New Orleans style ... those "mudbugs" (crawfish) and "po-boys" (sandwiches) are delicious!

New Orleans Music links

Links to concert listings, jazz fest pictures and news, etc.

 

Looking to buy great New Orleans music?

Mardi Gras Records is the place to go