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#PortlandME - #JazzAtTheMovies film series

"#WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team are pleased to present our first film of the 2026 season, the documentary 'Music Pictures: #NewOrleans'.

"Beautifully shot and recorded, the film is a loving portrait of four Crescent City jazz, soul, and blues legends, and a celebration of 100 years of New Orleans musical history.

"Directed by New Orleans native filmmaker #BenChace, 'Music Pictures: New Orleans' is a vibrant documentary exploring the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. It showcases the city’s diverse musical landscape, from legendary #JazzClubs to lively street performances, highlighting the influences of #Creole, #AfricanAmerican, and #French cultures, and how historical events, like #MardiGras and #HurricaneKatrina, have shaped the city’s music scene. Through interviews with local musicians and historians, Music Pictures: New Orleans reveals music’s central role in the city’s cultural and social fabric.

"The film showcases four New Orleans music legends: Grammy-winning #IrmaThomas 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans' ; #BennyJonesSr., the leader and drummer of the world renowned #TremeBrassBand; guitarist #LittleFreddieKing, the 'Last King of the Blues'; and the pianist and educator, #EllisMarsalisJr., patriarch of the famed jazz family, in what would be his last concert before his death. Music Pictures: New Orleans follows each of the four artists, one by one, as they talk about their lives, rehearse, and record a new album in the studio in early 2020s. By combining vintage footage with live interviews and rare backstage access, this film provides a wonderful snapshot of New Orleans as the home for so much great American music, from #soul to #BrassBand to jazz and #TheBlues. What better way to get ready for the Mardi Gras season!"

Saturday, January 31st,
7PM
Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland
Admission is FREE

Source:
https://www.wmpg.org/jazz-at-the-movies-presents-not-not-jazz-w-live-performance/

#JazzHistory #MusicHistory #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #NewOrleansHistory

#PortlandME - #JazzAtTheMovies film series

"#WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team are pleased to present our first film of the 2026 season, the documentary 'Music Pictures: #NewOrleans'.

"Beautifully shot and recorded, the film is a loving portrait of four Crescent City jazz, soul, and blues legends, and a celebration of 100 years of New Orleans musical history.

"Directed by New Orleans native filmmaker #BenChace, 'Music Pictures: New Orleans' is a vibrant documentary exploring the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. It showcases the city’s diverse musical landscape, from legendary #JazzClubs to lively street performances, highlighting the influences of #Creole, #AfricanAmerican, and #French cultures, and how historical events, like #MardiGras and #HurricaneKatrina, have shaped the city’s music scene. Through interviews with local musicians and historians, Music Pictures: New Orleans reveals music’s central role in the city’s cultural and social fabric.

"The film showcases four New Orleans music legends: Grammy-winning #IrmaThomas 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans' ; #BennyJonesSr., the leader and drummer of the world renowned #TremeBrassBand; guitarist #LittleFreddieKing, the 'Last King of the Blues'; and the pianist and educator, #EllisMarsalisJr., patriarch of the famed jazz family, in what would be his last concert before his death. Music Pictures: New Orleans follows each of the four artists, one by one, as they talk about their lives, rehearse, and record a new album in the studio in early 2020s. By combining vintage footage with live interviews and rare backstage access, this film provides a wonderful snapshot of New Orleans as the home for so much great American music, from #soul to #BrassBand to jazz and #TheBlues. What better way to get ready for the Mardi Gras season!"

Saturday, January 31st,
7PM
Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland
Admission is FREE

Source:
https://www.wmpg.org/jazz-at-the-movies-presents-not-not-jazz-w-live-performance/

#JazzHistory #MusicHistory #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #NewOrleansHistory

#PortlandME - #JazzAtTheMovies film series

"#WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team are pleased to present our first film of the 2026 season, the documentary 'Music Pictures: #NewOrleans'.

"Beautifully shot and recorded, the film is a loving portrait of four Crescent City jazz, soul, and blues legends, and a celebration of 100 years of New Orleans musical history.

"Directed by New Orleans native filmmaker #BenChace, 'Music Pictures: New Orleans' is a vibrant documentary exploring the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. It showcases the city’s diverse musical landscape, from legendary #JazzClubs to lively street performances, highlighting the influences of #Creole, #AfricanAmerican, and #French cultures, and how historical events, like #MardiGras and #HurricaneKatrina, have shaped the city’s music scene. Through interviews with local musicians and historians, Music Pictures: New Orleans reveals music’s central role in the city’s cultural and social fabric.

"The film showcases four New Orleans music legends: Grammy-winning #IrmaThomas 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans' ; #BennyJonesSr., the leader and drummer of the world renowned #TremeBrassBand; guitarist #LittleFreddieKing, the 'Last King of the Blues'; and the pianist and educator, #EllisMarsalisJr., patriarch of the famed jazz family, in what would be his last concert before his death. Music Pictures: New Orleans follows each of the four artists, one by one, as they talk about their lives, rehearse, and record a new album in the studio in early 2020s. By combining vintage footage with live interviews and rare backstage access, this film provides a wonderful snapshot of New Orleans as the home for so much great American music, from #soul to #BrassBand to jazz and #TheBlues. What better way to get ready for the Mardi Gras season!"

Saturday, January 31st,
7PM
Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland
Admission is FREE

Source:
https://www.wmpg.org/jazz-at-the-movies-presents-not-not-jazz-w-live-performance/

#JazzHistory #MusicHistory #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #NewOrleansHistory

#PortlandME - #JazzAtTheMovies film series

"#WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team are pleased to present our first film of the 2026 season, the documentary 'Music Pictures: #NewOrleans'.

"Beautifully shot and recorded, the film is a loving portrait of four Crescent City jazz, soul, and blues legends, and a celebration of 100 years of New Orleans musical history.

"Directed by New Orleans native filmmaker #BenChace, 'Music Pictures: New Orleans' is a vibrant documentary exploring the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. It showcases the city’s diverse musical landscape, from legendary #JazzClubs to lively street performances, highlighting the influences of #Creole, #AfricanAmerican, and #French cultures, and how historical events, like #MardiGras and #HurricaneKatrina, have shaped the city’s music scene. Through interviews with local musicians and historians, Music Pictures: New Orleans reveals music’s central role in the city’s cultural and social fabric.

"The film showcases four New Orleans music legends: Grammy-winning #IrmaThomas 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans' ; #BennyJonesSr., the leader and drummer of the world renowned #TremeBrassBand; guitarist #LittleFreddieKing, the 'Last King of the Blues'; and the pianist and educator, #EllisMarsalisJr., patriarch of the famed jazz family, in what would be his last concert before his death. Music Pictures: New Orleans follows each of the four artists, one by one, as they talk about their lives, rehearse, and record a new album in the studio in early 2020s. By combining vintage footage with live interviews and rare backstage access, this film provides a wonderful snapshot of New Orleans as the home for so much great American music, from #soul to #BrassBand to jazz and #TheBlues. What better way to get ready for the Mardi Gras season!"

Saturday, January 31st,
7PM
Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland
Admission is FREE

Source:
https://www.wmpg.org/jazz-at-the-movies-presents-not-not-jazz-w-live-performance/

#JazzHistory #MusicHistory #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #NewOrleansHistory

#PortlandME - #JazzAtTheMovies film series

"#WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies team are pleased to present our first film of the 2026 season, the documentary 'Music Pictures: #NewOrleans'.

"Beautifully shot and recorded, the film is a loving portrait of four Crescent City jazz, soul, and blues legends, and a celebration of 100 years of New Orleans musical history.

"Directed by New Orleans native filmmaker #BenChace, 'Music Pictures: New Orleans' is a vibrant documentary exploring the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. It showcases the city’s diverse musical landscape, from legendary #JazzClubs to lively street performances, highlighting the influences of #Creole, #AfricanAmerican, and #French cultures, and how historical events, like #MardiGras and #HurricaneKatrina, have shaped the city’s music scene. Through interviews with local musicians and historians, Music Pictures: New Orleans reveals music’s central role in the city’s cultural and social fabric.

"The film showcases four New Orleans music legends: Grammy-winning #IrmaThomas 'The Soul Queen of New Orleans' ; #BennyJonesSr., the leader and drummer of the world renowned #TremeBrassBand; guitarist #LittleFreddieKing, the 'Last King of the Blues'; and the pianist and educator, #EllisMarsalisJr., patriarch of the famed jazz family, in what would be his last concert before his death. Music Pictures: New Orleans follows each of the four artists, one by one, as they talk about their lives, rehearse, and record a new album in the studio in early 2020s. By combining vintage footage with live interviews and rare backstage access, this film provides a wonderful snapshot of New Orleans as the home for so much great American music, from #soul to #BrassBand to jazz and #TheBlues. What better way to get ready for the Mardi Gras season!"

Saturday, January 31st,
7PM
Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland
Admission is FREE

Source:
https://www.wmpg.org/jazz-at-the-movies-presents-not-not-jazz-w-live-performance/

#JazzHistory #MusicHistory #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #NewOrleansHistory

I just opened my last #OffBeat newsletter of 2022 to find out #Nawlins bluesman and "dedicated smoker and drinker" Edward "Walter Wolfman" Washington had passed away just before Xmas and only two days after his 79th birthday. He was a staple of the #CrescentCity live music scene for decades, beginning when as a teen terror he lived above the #DewDropInn and was soon backing local soul greats like #IrmaThomas, and the late greats #LeeDorsey and #JohnnyAdams at home and on the road. After years on the #ChitlinCircuit in 80's he formed his own band #TheRoadmasters holding down residencies at clubs like #TheMapleLeaf and and d.b.a on Frenchmen St where enthralled fans have included #KeithRichards and #StevieWonder. After backing Johnny Adams late career #RounderRecords releases, beginning in 1986 the label released its first of 4 #WalterWolfmanWashington solo albums, and twenty years since his last outing on Rounder, and ten since his last one off indie label release, his final release 'My Future Is My Past' (his first LP using an acoustic guitar) was issued on -Anti in 2018 and got him touring internationally again, including gigs in India. Washington was dedicated live performer, known for late night shows that went into the dawn hours as a younger man, he was the first performer to return to #NewOrleans after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005, infamously playing a generator powered gig that was shut down by authorities for curfew violation. Following tonsil cancer treatments in 2022, Mr. Washington continued to perform live shows, including a set at the #NewOrleansJazz and Heritage Festival and his final this past September at a blues fest in Bogalusa #Louisiana. A funeral is scheduled for Jan 4th and on Jan 8th #Tipitinas is hosting a benefit concert jam for his family featuring other local legends like #Meters guitarist #LeoNocentelli, #MemShannon, #JonCleary #Galactic, #IvanNeville, #LittleFreddieKing and more ... deets here for those in the know wid da flow and close enough to #GetDown to the #Uptown and go...

https://tipitinas.com/e/12795655/a-tribute-to-walter-wolfman-washington/ #theyDontMakeEmLikeTheyUsedTo #RestInPower

I just opened my last #OffBeat newsletter of 2022 to find out #Nawlins bluesman and "dedicated smoker and drinker" Edward "Walter Wolfman" Washington had passed away just before Xmas and only two days after his 79th birthday. He was a staple of the #CrescentCity live music scene for decades, beginning when as a teen terror he lived above the #DewDropInn and was soon backing local soul greats like #IrmaThomas, and the late greats #LeeDorsey and #JohnnyAdams at home and on the road. After years on the #ChitlinCircuit in 80's he formed his own band #TheRoadmasters holding down residencies at clubs like #TheMapleLeaf and and d.b.a on Frenchmen St where enthralled fans have included #KeithRichards and #StevieWonder. After backing Johnny Adams late career #RounderRecords releases, beginning in 1986 the label released its first of 4 #WalterWolfmanWashington solo albums, and twenty years since his last outing on Rounder, and ten since his last one off indie label release, his final release 'My Future Is My Past' (his first LP using an acoustic guitar) was issued on -Anti in 2018 and got him touring internationally again, including gigs in India. Washington was dedicated live performer, known for late night shows that went into the dawn hours as a younger man, he was the first performer to return to #NewOrleans after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005, infamously playing a generator powered gig that was shut down by authorities for curfew violation. Following tonsil cancer treatments in 2022, Mr. Washington continued to perform live shows, including a set at the #NewOrleansJazz and Heritage Festival and his final this past September at a blues fest in Bogalusa #Louisiana. A funeral is scheduled for Jan 4th and on Jan 8th #Tipitinas is hosting a benefit concert jam for his family featuring other local legends like #Meters guitarist #LeoNocentelli, #MemShannon, #JonCleary #Galactic, #IvanNeville, #LittleFreddieKing and more ... deets here for those in the know wid da flow and close enough to #GetDown to the #Uptown and go...

https://tipitinas.com/e/12795655/a-tribute-to-walter-wolfman-washington/ #theyDontMakeEmLikeTheyUsedTo #RestInPower

I just opened my last #OffBeat newsletter of 2022 to find out #Nawlins bluesman and "dedicated smoker and drinker" Edward "Walter Wolfman" Washington had passed away just before Xmas and only two days after his 79th birthday. He was a staple of the #CrescentCity live music scene for decades, beginning when as a teen terror he lived above the #DewDropInn and was soon backing local soul greats like #IrmaThomas, and the late greats #LeeDorsey and #JohnnyAdams at home and on the road. After years on the #ChitlinCircuit in 80's he formed his own band #TheRoadmasters holding down residencies at clubs like #TheMapleLeaf and and d.b.a on Frenchmen St where enthralled fans have included #KeithRichards and #StevieWonder. After backing Johnny Adams late career #RounderRecords releases, beginning in 1986 the label released its first of 4 #WalterWolfmanWashington solo albums, and twenty years since his last outing on Rounder, and ten since his last one off indie label release, his final release 'My Future Is My Past' (his first LP using an acoustic guitar) was issued on -Anti in 2018 and got him touring internationally again, including gigs in India. Washington was dedicated live performer, known for late night shows that went into the dawn hours as a younger man, he was the first performer to return to #NewOrleans after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005, infamously playing a generator powered gig that was shut down by authorities for curfew violation. Following tonsil cancer treatments in 2022, Mr. Washington continued to perform live shows, including a set at the #NewOrleansJazz and Heritage Festival and his final this past September at a blues fest in Bogalusa #Louisiana. A funeral is scheduled for Jan 4th and on Jan 8th #Tipitinas is hosting a benefit concert jam for his family featuring other local legends like #Meters guitarist #LeoNocentelli, #MemShannon, #JonCleary #Galactic, #IvanNeville, #LittleFreddieKing and more ... deets here for those in the know wid da flow and close enough to #GetDown to the #Uptown and go...

https://tipitinas.com/e/12795655/a-tribute-to-walter-wolfman-washington/ #theyDontMakeEmLikeTheyUsedTo #RestInPower