The Sound of New Orleans

Music

Inner & Outer Journey

One of the best things New Orleans has to offer is the sound of the city. There is never silence. Which isn't a bad thing. The music of in the city makes it come alive. There was a couple of time while walking around the square I felt as if I was in a music video (wishful thinking). The music of New Orleans creates a mood, a good one that is. You constantly feel happy while listen to the different styles of Jazz and Blues played by very talented musicians making a living doing what they do best, making people smile through music.

While in New Orleans I fell in love with a Jazz band called Tuba Skinny. I ended up buying two of their Cd's and have been listening to them none stop since I returned. What caught my eye about this group was their confidence. The parked their instruments in the middle of the road, pulled up some chairs and started playing what I would consider the "sound of New Orleans". They were good, and authentic. They made their presence known to the city, but played with such grace and beauty. The jazz was up beat, but they through in a few blues songs which made them diverse. Tuba Skinny captivated the attention of everyone on the street, and they didn't have to beg anyone to listen they were so good people stop in ahh of their talent!

The music made me feel happy, I could have listened to it all day. The musicians were humble and unique. It was relaxing to listen to them. It was if they were telling a story through their music. I remember catching myself smiling because the sound made me feel like a kid again. I only saw them once when I was there, but once was enough. They imprinted a long lasting memory with me.

Tuba Skinny

While in the city I also got the chance to go to Fritzels where I encountered another very talented brass/piano jazz band. They were very enthusiastic and put on an amazing show. The environment in Fritzels was one of a kind. It put you in a great mood, and allowed you to have a whole new appreciation for the city and the artist's in it. The piano player was so handsome (I mean talented). The set up in Fritzels was tight but the music made up for it. During our time in New Orleans there was a lot of different styles of jazz and blues, but the most authentic sounding ones most defiantly had to be these two. I saw a couple of other bands play and they were good, but through a more modern twist to it. The bands that kept to the basics were the ones that I enjoyed the most. I am glad that I took the time most of the nights I was there to go out and enjoy the music. This city is where artist live their dreams. I am just glad that even if that means setting up in the middle of the street, they have the confidence and the skill to do just that, and make a living while doing it!

Fritzel's