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2018 James Andrews
001-2018-024
43:53 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4 Server on Cloud
2018-05-04
Interviewer - Eric Paulsen
ABSTRACT: 01:23 Andrews describes the influence of his incredibly musical family, considered some of New Orleans’ royalty. He says he plays a combination of all New Orleans music, “a gumbo.” 02:32 Andrews speaks to his worldwide touring. 03:32 Andrews emphasizes that he and his family members, like cousin Glen David and cousin Troy Andrews, each do their own thing. 03:49 Andrews explains his musical beginnings. 04:45 Andrews tells how he has used other people’s songs, including John Boutté’s “Down in the Treme,” but also writes and arranges his own. 05:00 Andrews, asked about his songwriting inspiration, tells how he came to “The Nightlife,” overhearing a pimp and a woman talking on a bench in Las Vegas. 05:46 Demonstration, “The Nightlife” 06:21 Andrews describes first learning to play, that it happened in school and with a lot of people’s support, and that most crucially he learned how to read a crowd. 07:10 Andrews asserts that everyone playing jazz is playing the blues. 07:31 Andrews explains that he’s been with the Crescent City All-Stars since Katrina. 07:58 Andrews introduces the members of the All-Stars. 09:01 Demonstration, “My House Burned Down” 11:58 Andrews expresses his gratitude at having worked with Allen Toussaint, from whom he says he learned a lot. 13:05 Andrews tells how he was unsurprised by all the people who turned out for the Fats Domino second line he organized. 14:02 Andrews explains the tremendous influence of the Treme. He particularly extols the Olympia Brass Band. 15:02 Andrews reveals that his grandfather wrote “oh Poo Pah Doo” which is why his family named their bar in the Treme after it. 15:22 Demonstration, “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” 20:46 Andrews explains that jazz and second lines are the king of New Orleans global musical reputation. He credits Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton and King liver for building it, and Fats Domino for expanding it to rock ‘n’ roll, partly by maintaining the second line beat. 23:35 Andrews describes his upcoming tour, celebrating European hospitality. 25:25 Andrews’ wife is shouted out for her performance of “At Last.” 26:18 Andrews confirms Jazz Fest as his biggest audience, calling it “the Superbowl” for New Orleans musicians. 28:24 Demonstration, “At Last,” featuring Karen Andrews 35:08 Andrews explains that he looks at his job as an experience. 35:35 Andrews emphasizes how much his band improvises. 36:06 Andrews reveals he attended the inaugural Jazz Fest as a kid. 37:10 Andrews explains that not all his band members are from the Treme, as he is. 38:57 Demonstration, “Down in the Treme”
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