Tipitina

Delivering the blues, gospel, barrelhouse, and rhythm & blues of New Orleans, Tipitina are the real deal. This hugely talented combo channels the red-hot sound of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Fats Domino with energy and authenticity. Singer Debbie Jones is a powerhouse with deep gospel roots, while pianist Justin Randall is one of the finest New Orleans-style players outside Louisiana. Described as “a barnstorming live act, few do this with such conviction” (Rock’n’Reel) and “music that breathes New Orleans” (Jefferson Magazine, Sweden), Tipitina promise an unforgettable night bringing the heart and soul of New Orleans straight to the stage. Delivering the Blues, Gospel, Barrelhouse and Rhythm & Blues of New Orleans, Tipitina are the real thing. A hugely talented combo delivering the red hot and rocking music from the New Orleans of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair and Fats Domino. Blues In Britain reviewed their album: “A wonderful CD, it superbly captures how this incredible band sound - phenomenal. 10/10. Not a jazz band, but there’s enough jazz in there for Tipitina to be voted 3rd in the Best Small Group category of the 2017 British Jazz Awards, as well as runner-up in the jazz category of the 2017 Urban Music Awards. Rock’n’Reel Magazine wrote “Tipitina are a barnstorming live act, few do this with such conviction. A joyous ride through up-tempo feel-good rockers and gospel-tinged blues.” The band have long been the leading attraction at the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival and are favourites at both the Upton Jazz and Upton Blues Festivals. They were also asked to represent the Royal Albert Hall in the West End Live Festival. It’s not just the UK that appreciates their music: Jefferson Magazine in Sweden wrote “This is much that breathes New Orleans, feels New Orleans and just takes you to New Orleans – and that is because Tipitina do it all so well.” Tipitina’s two CDs both enjoyed extensive airplay and on their trip to New Orleans they performed at that City’s clubs and were the subject of a four page feature in The New Orleans Times-Picayune, the most important publication in Louisiana. Singer Debbie Jones is a powerhouse. Her roots are in Gospel – she was featured singer on six of the 24 tracks on the EMI “Best Gospel Album – Ever” – she rocks and she rolls through the wonderful music of New Orleans with style and personality. Meanwhile, Pianist Justin Randall is quite simply the finest and most exciting piano player in this idiom from outside of Louisiana.