The last surviving original member of the Band died on Tuesday. He was a master on keys and saxophones who could conjure a panoply of scenes and eras.

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Etienne Charles performed Earth Tones to about 1,200 people at the Mendelssohn Theater on Friday and Saturday.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4.

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Interpret melody and demonstrate ability to improvise over the chord changes (or, in the case of drums, the form). Rhythm section players should also demonstrate instrument-appropriate accompaniment ...