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Basin Street Records' is home to world-class artists based out of New Orleans. Artists include Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Calientes, Irvin Mayfield, Jason Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Jon Cleary, Theresa Andersson, The Headhunters, Jeremy Davenport, Rebirth Brass Band, and our newest artist, Davell Crawford.

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Jazz Fest 2013

Posted on April 24, 2013 by MarkBasin
Basin Street Records' artists at Jazz Fest 2013

Basin Street Records’ artists at Jazz Fest 2013

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Don’t miss our artists at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Here is the Basin Street Records schedule:

Fri, Apr 26:
Jeremy Davenport 2:30p (plus CD signing in CD Tent at 3:45p)

Sat, Apr 27:
Jason Marsalis 1:20p (plus CD signing in CD Tent at 2:30p)
Rebirth Brass Band 3:40p (plus CD signing in CD Tent at 5:40p)
Jon Cleary 4:10p
Dr. Michael White 5:50p

Sun, Apr 28:
Kermit Ruffins 4:20p (plus CD signing in CD Tent 6p)

Thur, May 2:
Henry Butler 2:35p
Theresa Andersson 4p (plus CD signing in CD Tent at 5:20p)

Fri, May 3:
Los Hombres Calientes: Irvin Mayfield & Bill Summers 12:45p (plus CD signing in CD Tent 2:10p)

Sat, May 4:
Bill Summers & Jazsalsa 2:45p
Dr.Michael White 3:10p (plus CD signing in CD Tent 4:40p)
Davell Crawford 3:40p (plus CD signing in CD Tent 5:40p)

Sun, May 5:
Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra w/ Dee Dee Bridgewater 5:50p

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#1 On Jazz Radio!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by MarkBasin

Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet’s “In A World Of Mallets” just hit #1 on the JazzWeek national radio charts! That’s 4 weeks in a row in the top 4. Thank you for playing it and buying it!

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Best Record Label and Music Business of the Year!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by MarkBasin

Last night Basin Street Records was awarded the OffBEAT Best of the Beat Business Awards for Best Record Label and Music Business of the Year!

From the Rebirth Brass Band’s Grammy win for their Rebirth of New Orleans CD, to Theresa Andersson’s ride in Muses and 50 shows in Sweden and her Street Parade CD, to Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra’s first trip to Carnegie Hall, to Kermit Ruffins, his new speakeasy and his EP The Other Side, to Dr.Michael White’s fine new release Adventures in New Orleans Jazz Pt.2, to Jeremy Davenport’s 150+ shows, to Rebirth’s opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to Dr.Michael White and Jason Marsalis ringing in 2013 on CNN, it was a great year.

Thanks to Jan and Joseph and staff at OffBEAT,  the hard work and talent of our artists, and their families, managers, agents and lawyers. Thanks to our staff and families, the producers, engineers, studios, photographers, graphic designers, production coordinators, distributors, and publicists.  Thanks to the media, talent buyers, festivals, and clubs. Thanks to those who buy or license our artists’ music, and the retailers who sell it.  Here’s to an even finer 2013!

Click HERE for some more highlights from 2012.

Offbeat Best of the Beat 2012 Music Business of the Year and Best Record Label

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New Year’s Eve on CNN: Dr.Michael White & Jason Marsalis

Posted on December 31, 2012 by MarkBasin

Basin Street Records’ artists Dr.Michael White and Jason Marsalis will be interviewed by Brooke Baldwin on CNN on New Year’s Eve in the half hour leading up to New Year central time. Dr.Michael White released Adventures in New Orleans Jazz, Part 2 in 2012, and Jason Marsalis will release In A World Of Mallets on February 19, 2013.

Dr.Michael White was named Humanist of the Year by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and received the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship.

Jason Marsalis received the National Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Master award with his musical father Ellis, and brothers Branford, Wynton and Delfeayo.

Both Jason and Michael were named to Downbeat Magazine’s recent Critics’ and Readers’ polls!

In New Orleans on New Year’s Eve?  Check out Kermit Ruffins at Kermit’s Treme Speakeasy early from 5p till 8p, Jon Cleary at Chickie Wah Wah 9p, Irvin Mayfield at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse 9p, Jeremy Davenport in the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton 9p and Rebirth Brass Band at the Howlin Wolf 10:30p.

HERE IS A LINK TO THE VIDEO ON CNN!

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2012 In Review

Posted on December 10, 2012 by MarkBasin

Below, in reverse order from the way we tweeted them on 12/5/12 as #2012BasinStreetRecordsHighlights:

Our artists: Kermit,Irvin, Michael,Theresa, Davell & Rebirth on this season of #Treme on @HBO & music licenses.

Kermit agreeing to contract extension yesterday. Next record coming April 2013.

Los Hombres Calientes getting together regularly at @TheIClubNOLA & at @Jazzfest

15 years since 1st recording @Tipitinas w/ @KaraSamuelsAtty (on stage too)  pic.twitter.com/dZVkfDkx

Dr.Michael White, Kermit Ruffins & Bill Summers International Jazz Day participation w/ Herbie Hancock

Theresa Andersson’s release of Street Parade.pic.twitter.com/17iqVjwd

Dr.Michael White’s release of Adventurers in New Orleans Jazz Pt 2.

Rebirth opening 8 shows for Red Hot Chili Peppers pic.twitter.com/LPDFPlzc

Recording and getting Davell Crawford’s 2013 release, Louisiana: My Gift To You, ready

@KermitRuffins being honored by @Jazzfest & @USPS pic.twitter.com/koc1Y186

@KermitRuffins opening Kermit’s Treme Speakeasypic.twitter.com/xmj8x5lS

Theresa Andersson’s 50+ performances in Sweden.

@JeremyDavenport‘s 175+ performances in New Orleans

@RebirthBB return from @TheGrammys MSY airport celebration arranged by @kermitruffins pic.twitter.com/IOn3pcMN

Did I tweet @RebirthBB @TheGrammys WIN? pic.twitter.com/HYraae0N

@RebirthBB Grammy nomination celebration at Juneau Suite by Stewart,Juli & Bernardo pic.twitter.com/rlEtjawz

REBIRTH’s Grammy celebration at Maple Leaf. pic.twitter.com/qXNlkR7x

Receiving Offbeat’s Best of the Beat for Best Record Label 2011 in early 2012. pic.twitter.com/jkk1OmgW

Theresa Andersson’s mini krewe marching in Krewe of Muses parade pic.twitter.com/q5vhpx8m

@RebirthBB named Entertainer of the Year with Album of Year at Gambit’s Big Easy Entertainment Awards.

@IrvinMayfieldJr & @NolaNOJO at @carnegiehall

Grammy win for Rebirth of New Orleans CD by @RebirthBB




							

	
			

									
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15 Years Ago We Signed Our First Artist


			

				Posted on October 22, 2012 by MarkBasin			


				

				
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Today (Monday, October 22, 2012) is the 15th anniversary of the signing of the first Basin Street Records’ recording contract. It was a contract with Kermit Ruffins to record a pair of records, the first of which was recorded on November 14, 1997 in front of a packed house at Tipitina’s.  That recording was later named The Barbecue Swingers Live and was released in February 1998.


Please join Kermit Ruffins and Basin Street Records when we return to the scene of that first recording, Tipitina’s, at 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans, on Friday, November 16th, 2012 to celebrate 15 years and a dozen projects together.


Since that date Basin Street Records has signed a dozen artists and has released nearly 50 projects including 2012 Grammy winner Rebirth of New Orleans by the Rebirth Brass Band. For a complete list of artists, projects, photos and tour dates please click on www.BasinStreetRecords.com


Other spotlight shows in November helping Basin Street Records celebrate 15 years include:


* Rebirth Brass Band opening 8 shows for the Red Hot Chili Peppers Nov 14-26


* Jeremy Davenport at Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis Nov 23-24


* Theresa Andersson at Byronz in Shreveport on Thursdays beginning November 29


* Jason Marsalis w/ Marcus Roberts at the London Jazz Festival Nov 17


* Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse in New Orleans Wednesdays in November


* Dr.Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band at Xavier University in New Orleans Nov 20


* Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen at Tipitina’s in New Orleans Nov 23


Complete tour dates: http://www.BasinStreetRecords.com/on-tour


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Grammy Voter? Thanks For Your Consideration


			

				Posted on October 15, 2012 by MarkBasin			


				

				
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will be held February 10, 2013. The first round ballots have been mailed. The final nominees will be announced at the Grammy Nominations Concert on December 5, 2012. Thanks for considering THERESA ANDERSSON‘s pop CD, Street Parade and DR.MICHAEL WHITE‘s Adventures in New Orleans Jazz, Part 2. 
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Theresa Andersson, Street Parade CD

	
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On iTunes. On Amazon.


Andersson’s new album, Street Parade, reflects a dreamy Nordic pop sensibility firmly rooted and influenced by the warm gospel and soul sounds that drew the artist to New Orleans in the first place. The title track, “Street Parade,” opens the record with resounding vocals rising over a regimental drum-line, testifying to the catharsis and impermanence of the carnival. The focus then draws back cinematically into the rush of the parade as the piano fades on “Injuns,” and Theresa’s voice bounds over a heart-quickening percussion of handclaps, drumsticks and thrumming base. Theresa’s voice plays from a tongue-in-cheek 60s standard to a subtle snarl on the nocturnal brass breakdown of “Fiya’s Gone.”  “What Comes Next” opens with a bright horn melody and mighty drum cadence leading into a powerful chorus on which Theresa is joined by Peter Moren of Peter, Bjorn and John.




	
 
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Dr.Michael White, Adventures in New Orleans Jazz, Part 2 CD

	


			
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Available on iTunes.


This second Adventures in New Orleans Jazz recording remains much closer to its roots than the internationally spiced first part…Whether playing well known standards, new compositions or material from other musical genres, we are committed to the cause of continuing to bring the special sound and spirit of authentic traditional New Orleans jazz.” – Dr.Michael White


“…rendered with what is clearly a deep love for the New Orleans tradition of ensemble improvisation, an extraordinarily high level of musicianship, and a highly infectious feeling of joy and enthusiasm.” - Roger Hahn for Offbeat




	



							

	
			

									
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Watch TREME on HBO Sundays


			

				Posted on September 30, 2012 by MarkBasin			


				

				
Watch Treme on HBO. Season 3 just started. Tune up now w/ 11 free songs from many of the shows favorite artists by signing up for our Enews on the front page of our website. We send a newsletter out about once a month and we don’t share your address.

							

	
			

									
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THIS JUST IN…(Actually we changed the original publish date to remind you again)


			

				Posted on September 25, 2012 by MarkBasin			


				

				
Seriously. We are excited to remind you again…


Rebirth Brass Band on tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers


Click above for more information including tourdates.


Did you see Rebirth Brass Band in the Season 3 premiere of Treme on HBO last Sunday?

							

	
			

									
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Donating 100% Of Love Letter Revenue to Love Sessions Causes


			

				Posted on August 25, 2012 by MarkBasin			


				

				
Now thru 8/29/12 100% of Irvin Mayfield’s A Love Letter to New Orleans book/cd dollars will be donated to #LoveSessions causes. If you’d like to designate the cause to direct your dollars to, just email after you place your order or indicate it in the Address 2 field of your order.


After 7 wonderful nights of battles with Kermit Ruffins at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Love Sessions has moved to Irvin Mayfield’s I Club with 5 nights of performances through 8/29/12 with Dee Dee Bridgewater.  Last night Germaine Bazzle was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.


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Irvin Mayfield, A Love Letter to New Orleans Book/CD

	


			
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64 pages 10″W x 8″H beautifully illustrated coffee table book with companion CD with 14 songs.  Cover by Herman Leonard, Foreword by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien.  Take a look at the book by clicking HERE.


If you cannot view the player underneath, please click here to listen to A Love Letter to New Orleans.




	


Love Sessions recipients in 2012 include: New Orleans Public Library, UNITY of Greater New Orleans, The New Orleans Haitian Relief Task Force, Son of a Saint Sports Foundation, Dag’s House, The New Orleans Chapter of the Links, Inc., The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.), NO/AIDS Task Force, The New Orleans Jazz Institute, St. Augustine High School Marching 100, The Roots of Music, DashThirtyDash, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Continue reading →


							

	
			

									
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