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Loose Marbles – Nawlins hot jazzy goodness

Posted on May 27, 2007 by

 

I had the pleasure of catching this group of New Orleans-based ragamuffins called "Loose Marbles" playing for dancers last night in Manhattan.  They make such a joyous, hot jazzy noise, led by Meschiya Lake on vocals.  Meschiya eschews the mic and just belted all night into the crowded room. The percussion section looks like a bit a junk lying on the floor that the trumpet player leans over and bangs on with a stick. 

I was there mostly to listen. Their music is best suited to balboa and fast charlestons, which aren’t my forté by a stretch. I’d rather concentrate on their musicianship anyway, which is raw but tight.

I’m happy to see them playing for dancers in a club near Penn Station. But I’d really rather be squatting on a sidewalk in the French Quarter with all the other onlookers, as Loose Marbles swings for loose change.

3 thoughts on “Loose Marbles – Nawlins hot jazzy goodness”

  1. Jack Hall says:
    June 4, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Will the clarinet player I spoke to yesterday in Washington Sq Park please contact me–I’d like to send him my old Albert clarinet.
    212 475 1959
    Jack Hall

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  2. Mike Vreeland says:
    April 4, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Hi – I am Michael, or Mike – worked for the Dukes of Dixieland and Disney playing the style I hope I’m looking for.
    I was referred to you by a fan – she thought I would be an asset to your band.
    I play plectrum banjo and stride piano.
    Check out my webpage:
    http://www.michaelvreeland.com
    CDs are available for your review.
    I’m just looking for someone who thinks the same way that I do…
    Mike Vreeland
    (813) 949-3099
    mcv0069@tampabay.rr.com

    Reply
  3. Karen says:
    September 6, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Just love the loose marbles!!!
    Then I saw your video of the Swedish team. They are great too.

    Reply

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