mjzee Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 So many horn and reed players filled the stage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's Economy Hall Tent on Sunday that some seemed about to spill from its sides. Past and present members of the Treme Brass Band honored "Uncle" Lionel Batiste, the group's bass drummer who died last year at age 81, and who symbolized the cultural traditions and familial warmth of its namesake neighborhood. Playing "Amazing Grace" set to a dirge, and then segueing into an up-tempo song, the musicians performed a New Orleans jazz-funeral ritual rich with both historical significance and in-the-moment appeal. More here: WSJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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