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THE FIT Ralph Becker works out every morning before biking or walking the one-mile route to his office. On weekends, he hikes or skis Utah's vast backcountry. As mayor of [...]

The article reports that the music band Galactic purchased the music club Tipitina's from owner Roland Von Kurnatowski. It informs that Galactic have wrapped up a rehearsal for a tour in support of their latest studio album, "Already Ready Already." Also presented are views of Galactic saxophonist Ben Ellman on the deal process.

The article talks about vibraphonist Jason Marsalis, his new album Melody Reimagined: Book I (Basin Street) that features composition on harmonic structures of songs by icons that includes Miles Davis, Charlie Haden and Paul Barbarin. It talks about the pop hit of 1983 Maniac with Latin rhythm, limiting the sources of musical inspiration and shifting his focus from drums to vibraphone. It talks about Jason earning his name at a younger age with his skills of drumming and jazz.

The article profiles trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, who is about to do world tour to promote his three-album series on Ropeadope/Stretch, The Centennial Trilogy. All three albums were released in 2017 which includes "Ruler Rebel," "Diaspora" and "The Emancipation Proclamation." His ideas behind the music represent a balanced combination of history and progressive thinking.

The article offers information about performances of musicians Christian McBride's New Jawn, on May 5, 2023 held at Jazz Tent, United States.

The article discusses the French Quarter Festival, which began 40 years ago as a small festival before the 1984 World's Fair, and continues to celebrate the city's music, food, and culture in New Orleans, U.S., which will open in April.

The article offers information on the Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp in New Orleans, Louisiana. It mentions musician Gregory Agid's approach to jazz education stating that it has as much capacity to inspire personal growth and build character as it has to improve a student's musicianship. It presents views of the camp's founder and executive director, Jackie Harris on the same.

A review is offered for the Dryades Public Market located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The article highlights the 2016 Jazz Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana featuring several musicians including Alex Spight, Amanda Shaw, and Andrew Baham.

The article offers information on the artists who will join the French Quarter Festival 2016. It mentions blues music singer and songwriter Aaron Lopez Barrantes who was born in France and is known for his classic rock music. It cites traditional band group Audacity Brass Band whose performers include Freddie Lonzo, Charlie Fardella and Tom Fischer. It also cites trumpeter and pianist Ben Polcer.

The article offers information on the life and career experience of American trumpet players Ashlin Parker. It discuses the music of drummer Adonis Rose in the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra; his role as a music teacher for student musicians at Jamison Heritage School of Music; and his band's upcoming multi-trumpet tribute to the musician Louis Armstrong.