Eagle Saloon site is important to N.O. jazz history

Clarinetist William "Willie" Humphrey Jr. helped preserve traditional jazz in New Orleans

He also helped sustain New Orleans' brass band traditions.

Jazz trumpeter Percy Humphrey earned international fame

Humphrey's musical training laid the foundation for his long career.

Bricolage Academy faculty say CEO berated, belittled employees — particularly women

In April, 24 current and former Bricolage employees drafted letters to the charter school’s board about CEO Edward Brown’s leadership, as Brown was facing allegations of sex discrimination. The NOLA Public Schools district has opened an investigation into the school.

New Orleans food incubator helps small ventures make a big impact

Friends of Codey’s supports new food entrepreneurs in becoming participants in the city’s cultural economy.

‘Professor Jim’ Humphrey helped shape early N.O. jazz  bands

Musicians on plantations along the Mississippi River benefited from traveling music teacher James Brown Humphrey. As Humphrey traveled from place to place by train, he encouraged plantation owners to invest in music lessons for their field workers and house servants. Believing music kept workers happy, many owners paid for lessons and instruments. They hoped these […]