This is an open-ended blog ranging from news about my latest gigs and publications
to ruminations about politics, world affairs, culture and whatever piques my interest—or ire.
Contact: tomsancton@yahoo.com

Friday, April 24, 2015

TOMMY SANCTON PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: APRIL - MAY 2015


Sunday, April 26: JAZZFEST, Wendell Brunious All Stars, Economy Hall Tent, 12:30-1:25

Wednesday, April 29: Jazz National Park,  916 N.Peters Street, with Clive Wilson's Serenaders, 3:30- 4:45

Friday, May 1: JAZZFEST, New Orleans Legacy Band, Economy Hall Tent, 1:45 - 2:40

Friday, May 1: Palm Court, 1206 Decatur St., with Clive Wilson's Serenaders, 8 - 11 pm.

Saturday, May 2: JAZZFEST, Clive Wilson's N.O. Serenaders, Economy Hall, 1:40 - 2:35

Wednesday, May 6Palm Court, 1206 Decatur St., with Lars Edegran's Palm Court All Stars, featuring vocalist Topsy Chapman. 8 - 11 pm.

Wednesday, May 13Palm Court, 1206 Decatur St., with Lars Edegran's Palm Court All Stars, featuring vocalist Topsy Chapman. 8 - 11 pm.

Sunday, May 17: Trinity Artist's Series, with Tommy Sancton Trio, Trinity Episcopal Church, Jackson Avenue,  5 - 6 pm.


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Thursday, April 16, 2015

NEW ENHANCED E-BOOK EDITION OF SONG FOR MY FATHERS

Announcing the launch at the end of April 2015 of the "eLume" (enhanced e-book) edition of SONG FOR MY FATHERS, featuring the complete text, audio narration, 25 musical performances, 100 vintage photos, archival videos, interviews, etc. Available soon on the Apple App store and through orsonandco.com. Here's the whole story:


Monday, April 13, 2015

GEORGE LEWIS TRIBUTE APRIL 19, 2015


Sammy Rimington and I are looking forward to our tribute to George Lewis at Preservation Hall, Sunday, April 19, 3 - 4:30 pm. Both of us learned from George as young men and today we're trying to carry on the tradition. I am especially happy to be reunited with Sammy, since he's the one who gave me my first clarinet back in 1963! Here's a flyer advertising this special concert: