Up Front and Center- New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century

 “Up Front and Center- New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century” is the first in-depth account of this very important era in the history of New Orleans music. It is filled with vivid descriptions of many of the most significant musical performances in the last two decades of the 20th century. Jay Mazza is an outstanding writer who was a constant presence in the clubs, concert halls, and festivals of the period.
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Not Just Another Thursday Night: Kermit Ruffins And Vaughan’s Lounge

Author Jay Mazza attended over 350 of those performances. Using notes, recollections, archival news reports and extensive interviews with many of the musicians, he has crafted a detailed history of a special time and a unique venue, which holds an exalted place in the memories of those who were there. The book features photographs by Herman Leonard, David Rae Morris, Cheryl Gerber and others.
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I Got the Fish in the Head – A Radiators Retrospective

Intended for fans of New Orleans music and culture, the book is as much a cultural retrospective on the city and its rock scene as it is a musical tribute. Filled with distinctive characters that passed through the bars, pubs and clubs where the Radiators played, the book is a who’s-who of the New Orleans scene as told by someone who was there in person at almost every important juncture of the last 30 years. The foreword is by Reggie Scanlan- bassist for the Radiators
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Meet Jay

“You can always trust Jay Mazza’s musical judgment. He’s always on the scene to find out the real deal.”   Kirk Joseph, founding member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Backyard Groove

“He’s been on the scene for as long as I can remember.”   Corey Henry, Corey Henry’s Tremé Funktet

Jay Mazza is the ultimate authority on the New Orleans music scene. If he doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing.”   Reggie Scanlan, bassist for the Radiators and formerly for Professor Longhair

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