Times-Picayune's New Orleans Bars With Great Music

New Orleans bars with great music were featured in the Times-Picayune. Read HERE.

Jeremy Davenport in NY at Huckleberry Bar

Jeremy Davenport celebrates the release of his first Basin Street Records' release, We'll Dance 'Til Dawn in New York at the Huckleberry Bar on July 22, 2009. He will also perform there the last Wednesday of each month beginning July 29, 2009.

Kermit Ruffins in All About Jazz

Nice feature in All About Jazz about Kermit Ruffins and his new CD, Livin' a Treme' Life. Click HERE. Become a fan of Kermit on Facebook.

Dove Love

Last year 2 doves chose a hanging basket outside of our kitchen for their love basket and had two dove babies. They have returned this year.

Kermit Ruffins in New Orleans Living Magazine

Click HERE for a story on Kermit Ruffins and his new CD, Livin' a Treme' Life in the June issue of New Orleans Living magazine.

Kermit Ruffins in New Orleans Magazine

See what Jason Berry says about Kermit Ruffins' new CD, Livin' a Treme' Life in the May 2008 issue of New Orleans Magazine HERE.

Thing to Do in New Orleans

Here are suggestions for a stay at home vacation in New Orleans by the Times-Picayune (nola.com). Number 3 is a really good one! I would add Jeremy Davenport at the Ritz-Carlton on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays to number 5.

SIGGRAPH 2009 New Orleans Music Sampler

SIGGRAPH 2009 and Basin Street Records have teamed up to help kids in New Orleans. We will donate 100% of the proceeds we receive from this digital record to the Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp.

Feel free to post this tile on your website and help kids in New Orleans. Link it to: http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/community/outreach/basin2.php

Ellis,Wynton,Branford,Delfeayo,& Jason Marsalis

Ellis Marsalis, and his sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo and Jason are all performing today at both the White House and then at the Kennedy Center where Ellis will be honored. Did you know that Ellis, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason have all been recorded on various CDs on the Basin Street Records label? Pick them up today!

Theresa Andersson on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Theresa Andersson performs on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight on CBS (just after June 10, 2009) at 12:35am ET/PT (11:35pm CT). Also on tonight's show is Chris Matthews from Hardball. Theresa's latest CD is Hummingbird, Go! If you missed it, click HERE.

DOWNBEAT Magazine 75th Anniversary Issue

Congratulations to DOWNBEAT Magazine on 75 years! Their 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition Magazine just came out, and Kermit Ruffins is on the top right corner of the cover of this issue (July 2009).

Kermit Ruffins Hits #3 on CMJ Jazz Radio Chart

Kermit Ruffins' Livin' a Treme' Life hit #3 on the CMJ Jazz Radio Chart and is at #32 on the Jazzweek Radio Chart. Thank you for spinning it! Don't miss Kermit at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing on July 7, 2009.

Support the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp!

Learn more about the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp in New Orleans. This year's artists-in-residence include Candido Camero, Bobbie Sanabria and Norma Miller. Previous artists-in-residence included Wynton Marsalis, George Duke and Clark Terry. Visit www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com for more information or to make a donation.

Jeremy Davenport: We'll Dance 'Til Dawn

We are pleased to announce that Jeremy Davenport's new CD, We'll Dance 'Til Dawn, will be available nationally on July 21, 2009. Jeremy Davenport is the newest artist signed to Basin Street Records. He performs in the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Click on image to enlarge.

Theresa Andersson on KCRW

Theresa Andersson will perform live during Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW out of Los Angeles today at 11:15am PT (2:15pm ET, 1:15pm CT). Her latest CD is Hummingbird, Go! Listen online at www.kcrw.com.

Green Light: Treme on HBO

Treme gets green light by HBO! Read about it on Nola.com HERE.

An updated story in the Times-Picayune and Nola.com can be read HERE.

Read the Paste Magazine article online HERE. This article is accompanied by a great shot of Kermit Ruffins who served as a creative consultant and also performs and acts as himself in the pilot (premiere episode).

Basin Street Records just released Kermit Ruffins' Livin' a Treme' Life, a great CD produced by Grammy winner Tracey Freeman!

Theresa Andersson on TV in Sweden

Click HERE for a link to a one hour program on Swedish TV about Theresa Andersson. Her latest CD is Hummingbird, Go!

Theresa Andersson on The World & nola.com

Theresa Andersson and her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! was profiled on the radio program "The World" distributed by PRI.

Her outstanding performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Thursday was profiled by Chris Rose in the Times-Picayune's nola.com.

Mark Samuels Profiled in Indie Magazine

Mark Samuels, the president of Basin Street Records, is profiled in the new issue of Indie Magazine. Read it HERE.

Henry Butler in Los Angeles Times

Check out this great review of Henry Butler's show at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in the Los Angeles Times. His latest CD is PiaNOLA Live.

Theresa Andersson wins Gambit Weekly Big Easy Entertainment Award

On April 19, 2009 Theresa Andersson won the Gambit Weekly Big Easy Entertainment Award for Best Female Performer. In addition to her performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, she has some great shows coming up at the CAC and Le Petit Theater. Check out her tourdates at http://www.theresaandersson.com/ or on our website at http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/.

Basin Street Records Artists New Orleans Dates Thru Jazzfest

Thu, Apr 16: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30p Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 16: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, Apr 17: Kermit Ruffins, 3p NOJO Porch Party (7031 Freret St.)
Fri, Apr 17: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 18: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 18: Irvin Mayfield, 8p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
Sun, Apr 19: Jeremy Davenport, 1p French Quarter Festival-Jackson Square
Sun, Apr 19: Irvin Mayfield, 5p French Quarter Festival- Jackson Square
Sun, Apr 19: Dr. Michael White, 9p Donna's
Tue, Apr 21: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Bullet's
Tue, Apr 21: Dr. Michael White, 7p Xavier Univ.
Wed, Apr 22: Kermit Ruffins, 5:30p Wednesdays at the Square
Thu, Apr 23: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 23: Henry Butler, 8p&10p Snug Harbor
Thu, Apr 23: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, Apr 24 : Henry Butler, 2:55pm New Orleans Jazzfest Congo Square Stage
Fri, Apr 24: Kermit Ruffins, 9p House of Blues Parish Room (CD RELEASE PARTY)
Fri, Apr 24: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 25: Jeremy Davenport and Henry Butler, 12 noon perform National Anthem at Hornets NBA Playoff Game
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins, Henry Butler and Jeremy Davenport, perform Basin Street Records All-Stars Halftime Routine at the Hornets NBA Playoff Game
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins (with Rebirth), 2pm New Orleans Jazzfest Congo Square Stage
Sat, Apr 25: Irvin Mayfield, 8p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Rock n Bowl
Sat, Apr 25: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sun, Apr 26: Dr. Michael White, 4:15p New Orleans Jazzfest Economy Hall Tent
Sun, Apr 26: Theresa Andersson, 8p Contemporary Arts Center
Sun, Apr 26: Henry Butler (with The Blind Boys of Alabama), 9p Tipitina's
Sun, Apr 26: Henry Butler, 11:55p Maple Leaf (with the Maple Leaf All-Stars)
Mon, Apr 27: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Tue, Apr 28: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Bullet's
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 12p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Jeremy Davenport, 1p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Theresa Andersson, 2p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 6p, yes 6p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta
Wed, Apr 29: Irvin Mayfield, 6p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 10p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard) WWOZ Live Broadcast!
Thu, Apr 30: Theresa Andersson, 2:05p New Orleans Jazzfest Gentilly Stage
Thu, Apr 30: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 30: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary (w/ Bonnie Raitt), 3:30p New Orleans Jazzfest Acura Stage
Fri, May 1: Kermit Ruffins, 3:55p New Orleans Jazzfest Gentilly Stage
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary (w/ John Scofield), 5:45p New Orleans Jazzfest Blues Stage
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary, 9p House of Blues Parish Room
Fri, May 1: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Fri, May 1: Kermit Ruffins (with Tonia Powell), 9p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Sat, May 2: Dr.Michael White & Jason Marsalis (with Fatien Ensemble), 2:40p New Orleans Jazzfest Jazz Tent
Sat, May 2: Irvin Mayfield & NOJO, 4p New Orleans Jazzfest Jazz Tent
Sat, May 2: Kermit Ruffins, Rock n Bowl
Sat, May 2: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, May 2: Jon Cleary, 11:30p Maple Leaf
Sun, May 3: Jon Cleary, 12:35p Gentilly Stage
Sun, May 3: Jeremy Davenport, 1:45p Jazz Tent
Sun, May 3: Dr. Michael White, 5:45p New Orleans Jazzfest Economy Hall
Sun, May 3: Kermit Ruffins, 7p Big Barbecue Bash at Kermit's Saloon
Sun, May 3: Theresa Andersson, 8p Le Petit Theatre

Gambit Weekly: Treme'

The cover story in the April 13, 2009 issue of Gambit Weekly is about the potential upcoming HBO series, Treme'. Read it HERE.

Rebirth Brass Band on Live with Regis and Kelly

The Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Paul and Emeril Lagasse are guests on Live with Regis and Kelly today. The Rebirth Brass Band recorded a reunion record with Kermit Ruffins called Throwback on Basin Street Records. Pick it up today at your favorite brick and mortar, or digital retailer.

Jazz Fest 40th Anniversary (1990 Photos)

Here are some photos from the 1990 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This year, 2009, is the 40th Anniversary. In these photos: Victor Goines, Jeremy Davenport, Jason Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival cubes

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival cubes are up at www.nojazzfest.com.
Find out exactly where and when your favorite artists are performing.

Here is our schedule:
Fri, Apr 24 : Henry Butler, 2:55pm Congo Square Stage
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins (with Rebirth), 2pm Congo Square Stage
Sun, Apr 26: Dr. Michael White, 4:15p Economy Hall Tent
Thur, Apr 30: Theresa Andersson, 12:45p Gentilly Stage
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary (w/ Bonnie Raitt), 3:30p Acura
Fri, May 1: Kermit Ruffins, 3:55p Gentilly Stage
Sat, May 2: Dr.Michael White & Jason Marsalis (with Fatien Ensemble), 2:40p Jazz Tent
Sat, May 2: Irvin Mayfield & NOJO, 4p, Jazz Tent
Sun, May 3: Jon Cleary, 12:35p Gentilly Stage
Sun, May 3: Jeremy Davenport, 1:45p Jazz Tent
Sun, May 3: Dr. Michael White, 5:45p Economy Hall

Basin Street Records has new CDs by Kermit Ruffins and Jeremy Davenport that will be available in the New Orleans area in time for Jazzfest.

IRVIN MAYFIELD Radio

Listen to The Life and Times of IRVIN MAYFIELD on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans on Mondays at 5pm CT (listen live at www.wgso.com) and listen from anywhere in the world to the archived shows HERE. His first two guests were: James Carville and Wendell Pierce; and today: Mayor C. Ray Nagin. Join us at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse in the Royal Sonesta hotel every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for great music from some of New Orleans' finest Jazz artists. Pick up Irvin's latest CD with Ellis Marsalis: Love Songs, Ballads, and Standards today!

Big Easy Entertainment Award Nominees

Gambit Weekly (Bestofneworleans.com) announced the nominees for the Big Easy Entertainment Awards to be presented on Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

Our nominees include:
Best Traditional Jazz: Dr. Michael White
Best Male Performer: Kermit Ruffins
Best Female Performer: Theresa Andersson
Best Album of 2008: Hummingbird, Go! by Theresa Andersson AND Blue Crescent by Dr. Michael White

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ARTISTS!

Kermit Ruffins' Livin’ a Tremé Life

Coming April 28th. More details soon!

Irvin Mayfield Cover Story in OffBEAT Magazine

Irvin Mayfield is on the cover of the March 2009 issue of OffBEAT Magazine (he may or may not have his shirt on). The cover story written by John Swenson is entitled "Irvin's Art of the Deal". Read it HERE. Basin Street Records has 10 wonderful CDs and a DVD by Irvin that you should have in your collection. Help Louisiana's premiere music magazine and subscribe today!

Our Music is the First Ingredient in This Gumbo!

See what John Beck includes as the first "ingredient" in his family gumbo recipe in the Press Democrat in California. Read his recipe HERE.

NPR Music Take Five: Henry Butler

Henry Butler's Homeland is included on this week's NPR Music Take Five. Click HERE.

American Routes 10th Anniversary Radio Program

Dr. Michael White is featured on American Routes 10th Anniversary radio program the week of February 18th-25th. You can listen on any number of stations across the country or online at www.americanroutes.org. Dr. White's latest CD, Blue Crescent, was just named one of the top 10 Jazz CDs of the Year by the Mercury News in the Bay Area. Read Jim Harrington's list HERE.

Irvin Mayfield has a Jazz Playhouse and a Radio Show!

Read about Irvin Mayfield's new club Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse opening in the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans and about his new radio program on WGSO HERE.

THERESA ANDERSSON on Conan O'Brien

If you missed Theresa Andersson's performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien you can still watch it HERE now.

THERESA ANDERSSON Caricature in The New Yorker

THERESA ANDERSSON in The New Yorker! Click HERE. Also, on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Feb 4th and at Joe's Pub on Feb 6th. Her new CD is Hummingbird, Go!

FREE Mardi Gras 2009 CD With Every Order!

UPDATE...
THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED...BUT WE STILL GIVE AWAY OUR FESTIVAL SAMPLER WITH EVERY ORDER OF 2 OR MORE CDs.

While supplies last, or until Mardi Gras day (Feb 24th), each order placed at www.BasinStreetRecords.com will automatically receive a FREE Mardi Gras 2009 CD featuring 8 great songs from Kermit Ruffins, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Irvin Mayfield, Jon Cleary and Los Hombres Calientes. You can also receive the FREE CD if you purchase from a retailer by sending proof of purchase by fax to 504-483-7877 along with your name and address. Remember, that with any 2 CDs purchased you also receive our FREE Festival Sampler. And a reminder, Theresa Andersson will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 4th!

Best Record Label at Best of the Beat Awards

Basin Street Records was presented the OffBEAT Best of the Beat Award for BEST RECORD LABEL. Also: Best Rock Band (Theresa Andersson), Best Rock Album (Hummingbird, Go!), Best Clarinet (Dr. Michael White) & Best Piano/Keyboards (Henry Butler).

Theresa Andersson on Conan O'Brien

Theresa Andersson, a Los Angeles Times "Artist to Watch in 2009" will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 4th. Her latest CD, Hummingbird, Go! was named the #1 CD of 2008 by OffBEAT Magazine, and was on the top 10 lists of the Times Picayune, Aspen Times, Biloxi Sun Herald and more.

FREE Download from Wendy's of "Birds Fly Away"

Thanks to Wendy's this week you can download for FREE the track "Birds Fly Away" from Theresa Andersson's Hummingbird, Go! CD. Go to www.myspace.com/wendys and get your free downloads. Watch Theresa perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien of February 4th. Thank you for telling all your friends!

Los Angeles Times Names Theresa Andersson "Artist to Watch in 2009"!

Theresa Andersson was named an Artist to Watch for 2009 in the Los Angeles Times! She will be in Los Angeles for most of January 2009. Check out her tourdates at www.BasinStreetRecords.com or visit her on myspace at www.myspace.com/theresaanderssonmusic. She will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 4th.

Henry Butler Nominated for Blues Award!

Henry Butler has been nominated for the 9th time for a Blues Award (formerly known as WC Handy Blues Awards). Please help him win this year by voting HERE. The awards will be presented in Memphis, TN on May 7, 2009. His latest CD on Basin Street Records is PiaNOLA Live.

Biloxi Sun Herald and Aspen Times Top CDs of 2008

The Biloxi Sun Herald lists all of our 2008 full length releases (Theresa Andersson's Hummingbird, Go!, Dr. Michael White's Blue Crescent, Henry Butler's PiaNOLA Live, and Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis' Love Songs, Ballads and Standards), in their top 5 CDs of 2008 and the Aspen Times lists Theresa Andersson's Hummingbird, Go! in its Top 10 CDs of 2008.

JazzTimes' Top CDs of 2008: Blue Crescent #35

Dr. Michael White's Blue Crescent is listed at #35 in JazzTimes Magazine list of the Top 50 CDs of 2008. A feature with Henry Butler (Before and After) is also included in the Feb 2009 issue.

OffBEAT's Top CDs of the Year

OffBEAT Magazine's new issue (January 2009) just came out and listed their top CDs of the year.

#1: Theresa Andersson, Hummingbird, Go!;
#4: Dr. Michael White, Blue Crescent;
#11: Henry Butler, PiaNOLA Live;

READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE HERE...

Happy New Year!

Times Picayune Top 10: Dr. Michael White and Theresa Andersson

Times Picayune music critic Keith Spera listed his top local CDs of the year and named both Theresa Andersson's Hummingbird, Go! and Dr. Michael White's Blue Crescent in his top 10. He also listed Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis' Love Songs, Ballads, and Standards and Henry Butler's PiaNOLA Live in his next 12.

Theresa Andersson will perform the national anthem at the New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers NFL game on Sunday, December 28th.

"Theresa Andersson Makes A Formidable One-Woman Band"

New Orleans' Times-Picayune ran a feature today on Theresa Andersson. Read it HERE on Nola.com. Catch Theresa at Peaches' Records and Tapes (408 N. Peters) on Saturday, December 20th at 2pm. Also, catch her at Le Chat Noir for two newly added shows on Tuesday, December 23rd at 8pm and 10pm.

Kermit Ruffins single "Christmas Time Is Here"

Kermit Ruffins just released a single, "Christmas Time Is Here". It is a tease for a full length Christmas record coming in late 2009. Pick it up on your favorite digital platform, or order it online from http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/. With a hole punched in the corner of the cardboard sleeve, the sleeve will make a perfect Christmas tree ornament too.

Catch Kermit on December 19th at his Birthday Bash at the House of Blues in New Orleans.

FREE SHOW for Irvin Mayfield 31st Bday with The Roots

Irvin Mayfield will throw a fantastic birthday party celebrating his 31st birthday with a free show by The Roots, Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth Brass Band, Amanda Shaw and more. The event will take place at the main library on December 20th. All you need is a New Orleans public library card and a free ticket that you can pick up at any New Orleans Public Library between December 12th and 19th for admission. Read all about it HERE.

Irvin Mayfield released Love Songs, Ballads and Standards (a collaboration with Ellis Marsalis) this year on Basin Street Records. Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer or from www.BasinStreetRecords.com.

Ben Franklin High School Ranked #16 in the Country

I am very proud of my high school, and the high school of my 3 kids. Ben Franklin High School is one of the shining spots in the Louisiana education system. Read the article with accompanying photos and video in US News online. I was in band there (in its prior location) with Wynton and Delfeayo Marsalis. Other famous graduates I attended Franklin with include actor Wendell Pierce, opera singer Jeanne-Michele Charbonnet, and writer Lolis Eric Elie.

Theresa Andersson on WWL 870 and wwl.com

Theresa Andersson was the guest of Garland Robinette on WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM today at noon CT. You can listen to the interview in its entirety on demand by clicking HERE. Pick up her new Basin Street Records CD, Hummingbird, Go! and buy tickets for her special show at Le Chat Noir in New Orleans on December 16th, 2008. Also, catch her performing the National Anthem at the New Orleans Hornets game on December 17th.

NPR's Song of the Day is Birds Fly Away by Theresa Andersson

NPR's Song of the Day is Birds Fly Away by Theresa Andersson from her Hummingbird, Go! CD. You can catch Theresa in New Orleans on Saturday, December 6th at 2pm at the grand opening of Borders on St. Charles Ave. (at Louisiana). You can also catch Theresa on December 16th at Le Chat Noir in New Orleans at a very special show. And on February 4th, Theresa will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Tell your friends, and thanks for buying her music!

Basin Street Records' Newest Artist!!!

From: Sheryl Feuerstein
310-821-5858
sheryl@eastwestmedia.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEW ORLEANS’ BASIN STREET RECORDS SIGNS TRUMPETER/VOCALIST/COMPOSER JEREMY DAVENPORT TO EXCLUSIVE RECORDING AGREEMENT

(New Orleans, November 19, 2008) Mark Samuels, president and founder of the award-winning New Orleans’ based record label, Basin Street Records, is pleased to announce the label has signed an exclusive recording agreement with trumpeter/vocalist/composer Jeremy Davenport. The first recording of this two record deal is scheduled to begin next month with a proposed spring 2009 release date.

Working together is a vision realized for both Samuels and Davenport. They first met 20 years ago casually at lunch while Jeremy was still in high school and staying with Wynton Marsalis. Samuels states: “Jeremy was the first artist I tried to sign when I entered the music industry several years later and I’m truly excited he is now a part of our recording family.” Davenport echoes: “I was introduced to Mark by Wynton when I was just a kid. I've waited years to make a record with him. I'm thrilled!”

Jeremy Davenport specializes in a unique genre of jazz that captures the improvisational and spontaneous facets of this truly American art form. A devout fan of storytelling standards of past ages, he pushes the boundaries of modern jazz stereotypes while celebrating the song-and-dance element that inspires romantics worldwide. A merit scholar at the prestigious Manhattan School of music, Davenport began private study with Raymond Mase and Wynton Marsalis. He went on to study at the University of New Orleans with the patriarch of the Marsalis family, music educator and jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis. His talents flourished swiftly under such renowned tutelage. His craftsmanship and tireless work ethic became indisputable and he was honored to become the youngest performer on four world tours with Harry Connick Jr.`s Big Band. Currently he can be found performing multiple international Jazz festivals and special events with his own band and at New Orleans’ Ritz Carlton on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mr. Davenport`s discography includes the self-titled Jeremy Davenport (Telarc) released in 1996, followed by his sophomore recording, Maybe In a Dream (Telarc) in 1998. He was also featured on the soundtrack to the Luke Perry film Life Breath, and on the RCA Victor compilation, The Only Jazz Album You`ll Ever Need. He is also featured in Harry Connick Jr`s recordings, Blue Light Red Light, When My Heart Finds Christmas, Star Turtle, and Come By Me. He has also been seen as a featured musical guest on Food Network`s Emeril Live.

Mark Samuels formed Basin Street Records in 1997 with a focus on New Orleans based jazz, blues, funk, R&B and rock. Basin Street artists have been honored with Grammy nominations, Billboard Music Awards, Blues Awards, and have topped the charts on national jazz radio. The label released four highly critically acclaimed recordings in 2008 by artists Irvin Mayfield, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler and Theresa Andersson. Additionally, the artist roster includes Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Jason Marsalis, Los Hombres Calientes, and the Headhunters.

Conan O'Brien and Theresa Andersson

Basin Street Records' recording artist, Theresa Andersson, will perform on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in support of her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! A track from this CD has also been selected for the Starbucks "Have You Heard" compilation coming this January.

Holiday Gift Guide and Bulk Pricing

Click on this brochure to enlarge. Email us at bulkpricing@basinstreetrecords.com for details on bulk pricing. Spread great New Orleans music around this holiday season and help us make more music. We have great new CDs in 2008 from Theresa Andersson, Henry Butler, Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis, and by Dr. Michael White. Look for two new CDs in 2009 by Kermit Ruffins.

DOWNBEAT Magazine: New Orleans 3 Years Later

The November 2008 issue of Downbeat Magazine includes an article by Ned Sublette about the state of New Orleans' music 3 years after Katrina. The article includes photos of Dr. Michael White and Kermit Ruffins, along with interview with Basin Street Records' president, Mark Samuels, and artists Irvin Mayfield and Henry Butler.

Theresa Andersson on LostAtSea.net

A terrific feature on Theresa Andersson on LostAtSea.net. Pick up her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! today at your favorite brick and mortar, online, or digital retailer.

Basin Street Records and the Grammy Awards Entry List

2008 Grammy Entry List for Basin Street Records' Artists
If you are a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) please consider these for nomination. (This vote will lead to the final nominations to be announced in December)
Category 1 Record of the Year 017 Theresa Andersson Na Na Na
Category 1 Record of the Year 411 Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis Romeo and Juliet
Category 1 Record of the Year 722 Dr. Michael White Blue Crescent
Category 2 Album of the Year 014 Theresa Andersson Hummingbird, Go!
Category 2 Album of the Year 086 Henry Butler PiaNOLA Live
Category 2 Album of the Year 383 Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis Love Songs, Ballads and Standards
Category 2 Album of the Year 685 Dr. Michael White Blue Crescent
Category 5 Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 011 Theresa Andersson Na Na Na
Category 48 Best Jazz Instrumental Album 154 Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis Love Songs, Ballads and Standards
Category 48 Best Jazz Instrumental Album 267 Dr. Michael White Blue Crescent
Category 67 Best Contemporary Blues Album 011 Henry Butler PiaNOLA Live

Basin Street Records Artists on Tour

BASIN STREET RECORDS ARTISTS ON TOUR:

THERESA ANDERSSON will be in NC,VA,DC,NY,PA,TN, OH, IN and IL between now and November 1st. Find her tourdates at www.BasinStreetRecords.com in the "On Tour" section or visit her myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/theresaanderssonmusic.

HENRY BUTLER performs tonight, Friday, October 17th at The Cutting Room in New York City and will be at Burgdorff Center in Maplewood, NJ on Saturday night, October 18th. He will be back in New Orleans at the UNO Sandbar on October 22nd and at Snug Harbor on October 23rd.

IRVIN MAYFIELD performs at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans on October 24th. He performs each Wednesday this month at Snug Harbor in New Orleans.

DR.MICHAEL WHITE performs at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans on Saturday, October 25th at 5pm. DR.MICHAEL WHITE will be at the Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm as part of their Pinktober concert series raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

JON CLEARY is in Japan and will be coming to Texas next week. (www.JonCleary.com for tourdates).

KERMIT RUFFINS will be performing at O2 in London on both Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th. The Rebirth Brass Band will also be there along with Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and more. Find out more about Festival New Orleans.

Documentary "That Jazz Life" featuring Irvin Mayfield

Watch the documentary "That Jazz Life" featuring Irvin Mayfield (recording artist, composer)and Ronald Markham (CEO of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra)
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEOZDv4mOGY&feature=user
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnZtDAa2joE&feature=related
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnALgLULxOM&feature=related
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV8UrY8LM0o&feature=related

Another Amazing Video by Theresa Andersson

Theresa Andersson performing "Birds Fly Away" from her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! on Basin Street Records. She is coming to a city near you. Tell your friends!

Vanity Fair and Theresa Andersson!

Theresa Andersson on Vanity Fair .

Kermit Ruffins, the New Orleans Saints, and London!

Kermit Ruffins, the Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and many more will invade London when the New Orleans Saints play the San Diego Chargers at Wembley Stadium the weekend of October 24-26. Read all about it HERE.

Theresa Andersson in the Washington Post

Theresa Andersson and her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! are featured in today's Washington Post. She performs in Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC is week.

Dr. Michael White and NEA National Heritage Fellowship

DR. MICHAEL WHITE OFFICIALLY RECEIVES 2008 NEA NATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP

Shown left to right --NEA Chariman Dana Gioia, Dr. Michael White and Congressman William Jefferson at the September 17th official NEA National Heritage Fellowship award ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington D. C. As part of the NEA ceremonies Dr. White performed September 19th at the Music Center at Strathmore and September 20th at the Kennedy Center for their performing arts series: Prelude 2008: Arts Across America.

Honored for and in carrying on the tradition of New Orleans Jazz, Dr. White's latest CD Blue Crescent has received unprecendented critical acclaim, heralding it "a major American work of art for the new millennium" and "one of the greatest examples of New Orleans traditional jazz ever recorded!"
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Kermit Ruffins Signs New Recording Contract!

THREE MORE RECORDINGS!

BASIN STREET RECORDS AND KERMIT RUFFINS

RENEW EXCLUSIVE RECORDING AGREEMENT

(New Orleans, September 23, 2008) Mark Samuels, president and founder of the award-winning New Orleans’ based record label, Basin Street Records, is pleased to announce the label has renewed its exclusive agreement with Kermit Ruffins. The first recording of the three record deal is scheduled to begin next month with a proposed spring 2009 release date.

“This is a momentous and sentimental occasion,” states Samuels. “Kermit Ruffins was our first artist signed in October 1997, the first to record in November 1997 and the first CD release in February 1998. It also marks the first new contract for Basin Street since October of 2003.”

Master trumpeter Ruffins, a native of New Orleans has released a total of 6 CDs on Basin Street Records including: The Barbecue Swingers Live (1998), Swing This! (1999), 1533 St. Phillip Street (2001), Big Easy (2002), Throwback (2005), and Live at Vaughan's (2007).

He is the recipient of many prestigious honors and awards most notably; multiple Offbeat Best of the Beat and Gambit Big Easy Entertainment Awards including “Entertainer of the Year.” He has been on the cover of Downbeat, Offbeat, Gambit, and Global Rhythm and has been a leader in the cultural rebuilding of New Orleans. He was featured on CNN’s international New Year’s Eve show, and at this year’s NBA All-Star Game.

Mark Samuels formed Basin Street Records in 1997 with a focus on New Orleans based jazz, blues, funk, R&B and rock. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Basin Street artists have been honored with Grammy nominations, Billboard Music Awards, Blues Awards, and have topped the charts on national jazz radio. In conjunction with the tenth anniversary and rebounding from the hurdles posed by hurricane Katrina, the label released four highly critically acclaimed recordings in 2008 by artists Irvin Mayfield, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler and Theresa Andersson. Additionally, the artist roster includes Jon Cleary, Jason Marsalis, Los Hombres Calientes, and the Headhunters. Since 1992, Kermit has been managed by Tom Thompson of RubyArts Entertainment. Thompson can be reached at tom.thompsonjr@gmail.com.

Theresa Andersson on WNYC Studio 360

Check out Theresa Andersson's feature on WNYC's Studio 360 HERE. Theresa is on tour and is promoting her new CD, Hummingbird, Go! on Basin Street Records.