001.1994.014

Sun Apr 24 1994

44:13 - DAT Master, CD Preservation Copies, Access Mp3 on Hard Drive

00:45 Stephanie born in 1965 in New Orleans. Attended McDon 35 Senior High School, then went to Loyola then Transferred to Howard and graduated in BA Journalism and a Minor in Dance Education. Never had a vocal teacher 01:31 Stephanie’s musical influences were Diana Washington and Nancy Wilson. None from New Orleans. Majority of her influence came from her family and bible class. Listening to her father and brothers and sisters practicing as well as 02:55 She lived in Washington since 1986. Misses New Orleans 03:35 Speaks about “You’re my everything”. Doug Carn introduced her to this song. He knew “a million tunes”. 04:37 “You’re my everything” Sample Recording. Issues with it getting Q’d up 05:24 Kent speaks about how many people are in his family 07:12 Kent went to NOCCA and Abrumson New Orleans East High School. Studied with Richard Harrison who was the 2nd Flutist of the Louisiana Philharmonic. Been musical his life. Father gave him flute lessons 07:55 They were not initially interested in Traditional New Orleans Jazz. First record he remembered listening to was Miles Davis the Sorcerer. 09:15 Kent’s speaks about his first professional experiences was at Eastman in Rochester for Flute. Was the first time he was out of New Orleans. His first professional record was “No Doubt about It” Started recording with CBS Records. Was out touring with Elvin Jones a year prior. “Walking music lesson” 10:37 Recording is played “You’re my Everything” 15:17 Marlon and Stephanie did not make a record that people could purchase at the time of interview. 15:48 Marlon talks about the “The Undaunted”. 3rd Album on Columbia. Talks about when songs were recorded. Also a NOCCA graduate. Went to Osborn, Livingston, Benjamin then McMane. 17:28 Marlon’s opinion on New Orleans Traditional jazz “Can’t help the music in your genes”. Was always exposed to jazz. His father had him around Sophisticated Ladies and Lina Pit. Father had huge influence over musical development. “All music is due respect” 19:15 No one in the family seems to be playing avante garde besides their father 19:44 Stephanie says that “it takes a tremendous about of development to perform avante garde music” 20:28 Allison Minor talks about a thought/ revelation she had about how the festival educates. 21:57 Marlon talks about “Confrontation” recording. He had a confrontation with someone and channeled into a song. 22:55 Recording played of “Confrontation” 26:35 Marlon wants to start his own record company. 27:50 Gailborn Management is who he works with for producing. 28:27 Covers family connections. 29:29 Alvin Batiste influence. Kent talks about how knowledgeable he is. Lists other musicians who Alvin has influenced. Talks about how his father is actually ro0ted in the blues. Father is not originally from New Orleans. 31:45 Stephanie talks about how “Bat” and her father have educated musicians and developing other people’s careers. Allison Minor also comments. 32:48 Kent talks about how “Bat” and his father have documented everything that they have done. In terms of recordings of himself and teachings.

Jordan Family Interview.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive