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Galactic trombonist Corey Henry debuts on Louisiana Red Hot Records with 'Lapeitah.' The eight vocalists, four trumpeters, five saxophonists, two tuba men, four bassists, three keyboardists, four drummers and an electric violinist on Henry's co-production and co-written barn-burners strut their considerable stuff on a funked-up joyous ode to life itself. THIS is the CD Trombone Shorty has yet to make.

Harlem Week runs from now until August 20. The local family event that began in 1974 has since become an international affair.

The lights are back on at Blue Plate restaurant. After closing for all of 2021, the popular establishment is back in business — much to the relief and delight of