I first met Stanton Moore in 2001. He had been performing a short set at the Louisiana Music Factory during the New Orleans Jazz Fest to promote his new solo album, "Flyin' The Koop." I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. At that moment, he became my new favorite drummer and I had to tell him. We've been friends ever since, even if we only see each other when we visit each other's hometown.
I first met Maurice Brown in 2003. Originally from Chicago, he had settled in New Orleans and was currently in residency at the city's famed jazz club, Snug Harbor. I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. After that first show, I became a fan for life. I had never witnessed a trumpet player take command as a player, leader and exciting front man all at once and I had to tell him. We've been friends ever since. He lives in Brooklyn now and I just spoke to him yesterday...
...which is why this particular set of music came to mind.
On April 23, 2004, both Maurice Brown and Stanton Moore led bands at the New Orleans Jazz Fest in what was a battle for the ages. The Woodshed in the Jazz Tent placed Maurice Brown and a band that featured David Torkanowsky on B3 and piano, Chris Severin on bass, Derek Douget on sax, and Terence Higgins on drums against Stanton Moore and his band, Brian Seeger on guitar, Mark Mullins on trombone, and Tim Green on sax.
They each took turns on the same song, and finished the set together on a Dirty Dozen Brass Band cover. To say my mind was blown would be an understatement. Here were my two new favorite musicians under the same tent, doing what they do best. It was, for me, an all time Jazz Fest moment.
This set is taken directly from the board and was originally set for release and was canceled last minute.
But I had my ways.
This music may not be your usual cup of tea, but maybe it'll work its magic on you, if you let it.
Setlist
Let's Go (Stanton's Band)
Let's Go (Maurice's Band)
Magnolia Triangle (Stanton's Band)
Magnolia Triangle (Maurice's Band)
Charlie Dozen (Everyone!)
8 comments:
Thanks, Sal. That's a great way to start the weekend! One of these years, assuming the festival resumes, I'll have to get to NOLA Jazz Festival.
- Paul in DK
What a treat to find online this morning! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to JF this fall, we're going second weekend.
Was there, too. Amazong set of music. Can't wait to relive it. Thanks, Sal.
Oh - and Paul in the DK, Jazz Fest is resuming this year in Oct, and will return to its normal April-May schedule in 2022. https://www.nojazzfest.com/
Have u ever seen Phil DeGruy @ Snug Harbor? Dude's unreal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv0P1W3UGRg
Love Stanton Moore's music! Yeah!
Very cool!
Thanks Sal
I come here for many reasons, but this, this is amazing--thank you.
And, if I may, pmac, I hope all is well.
The entire show is seriously great.
Thank you Sal
Captain Al
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