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The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
Singer/songwriter Lenny McDaniel dies at 65 #NOLA http://nola.tw/To
For Delfeayo Marsalis, jazz is a legacy to be handed down #NOLA http://nola.tw/Tj
The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
#NOLA #bounce music evokes a powerful, poignant sense of place http://nola.tw/Th
Colbert Announces New ‘Late Show’ Band Leader! #NOLA s own Jon Batiste http://nola.tw/Tg
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1912 - Andrew Jefferson was born on this day. Traditional jazz drummer and vocalist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the older brother of the popular trumpeter, Thomas Jefferson (Louis Armstrong style). Andrew played primarily at the lakefront resorts with Peter Bocage at Mama Lou's in the fifties. He also played frequently with the 'Young Tuxedo Brass Band. |