New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 10/15/2013

The Whole Gritty City

A ‘Gritty’ @wholegrittycity look at #NOLA marching bands @TheRootsofMusic, @OPWalkerCharger http://nola.tw/OD

Louisiana Today

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1936 - Chris Burke was born on this day. Jazz saxophonist and saxophonist from Islington, London, England. Chris was a student of the famous Barney Bigard. He played in British jazz bands through the 1970's. In the late 70's he settled in New Orleans to play in local bands.