Smoking Time Jazz Club, Mean Tones and High Notes (Independent)
OffBeat Magazine As the new generation of traditional jazz bands in New Orleans matures, many of the musicians are exploring the deep roots of the genre and discovering numerous gems in the catalog of lesser-known artists. At the top of the heap is the Smoking Time Jazz Club. Fronted by vocalist Sarah Peterson, the group’s latest album, Mean Tones and High Notes, explicitly lays out the band’s philosophy on the back cover: “Played with reverence and gratitude for those who created and lived this music.” The 13 cuts on the album are delineated by songwriter and/or the band’s favorit...
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