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Enter the soulful world of jazz, where the vibrant spirit of New Orleans and the healing power of music converge. Join Joanna Pena-Bickley on a special episode of Designed By as she welcomes the incomparable Judith Owen.

Today, on Designed By, we are honored to introduce Judith Owen to our audience. Her music, a seamless fusion of drama, classical elegance, and jazz spontaneity, serves as a testament to the power of intentional design.

Hailing from a musically rich Welsh family and honing her craft in London and New Orleans, Judith's creative evolution transcends genre boundaries. Her latest album, "Come On & Get It," pays homage to trailblazing women of jazz and blues such as Julia Lee, Nellie Lutcher, Julie London, Dinah Shore, and Peggy Lee. Through this project, deeply rooted in New Orleans' musical legacy and brought to life with the Gentleman Callers, Judith exemplifies her dedication to intentional musical innovation and cultural design.

At Designed By, we believe that designing our world with purpose is the pinnacle of creativity and leadership. Judith's journey underscores this ethos, demonstrating that her music is not just about notes and rhythms; it's about living with purpose and passion. It's about finding harmony in our choices and melody in our stories. Join us as we embark on this inspiring exploration of Judith Owen's remarkable journey.

Episode Links & References:

1. Judith Owen's Website
2. Judith's LinkTree
3. Unapologetically Judith Owen
4. Come On & Get It
5. Judith On Instagram

Episode Chapters

• 00:00 Donate To Ai Design Corps
• 00:00 Judith Wisdom
• 2:19 Where Her Story Begins
• 06:47 Music Is The Lifeline
• 09:18 The Ridiculously Late Revelation 
• 10:56 Growing up with true live of music - unapologetic women
• 14:25 Unapologetically Judith Podcast
• 15:26 The Shoulder We Stand On - The Attacks On Women
• 24:06 Keeping Creativity Alive
• 26:13 Mardi Gras 2024
• 30:43 Ad Break - Come On & Get It
• 39:12 The Fight Against You Mind
• 41:22 The First Paying Gig
• 51:20 Power Through The Bleak To Get To The Shine
• 53:04 Read Out
• 57:44 Credits
• 58:17 Producer Notes
• 59:20 Substance Moniker

 Alex Acuña con  álbum nuevo tras 17 años sin grabar como lider.  El toque congoleño al jazz con Gyedu-Blay Ambolley y su Hi-Life Jazz y los aires de Nueva Orleans con  Charlie Gabriel y Preservation Hall Jazz Band.  Además, el sonido innovador de la guitarra de hoy lo define Julian Lage.  Pintura: Michael Lang.    Programa del 2 de octubre del 2022. Transmitido originalmente en Radio Gramola (España), CBF Web Radio (Portugal) y Compasillo Radio (Rep.Dom.)  Segunda Hora

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It literally doesn't get more real New Orleans than this Happy Hour.

Charlie Gabriel was born in New Orleans in 1932. He started shining shoes and playing music when he was 5. By the time he was 11 he was a professional musician and he's never looked back. He did leave new Orleans for a while. Actually, about 60 years. Hurricane Katrina and Preservation Hall brought him back. Charlie is a national treasure and one of New Orleans' finest musicians and gentlemen. This is a rare opportunity to hear him talk about everything from living through segregation to playing with Aretha Franklin and working for Amazon. 

Charlie plays sax on a new song by Andrew Duhon. If you're an Andrew Duhon fan you might want to chart the progress of this song from its first ever airing here on Happy Hour, through to wherever it eventually ends up. You'll get it from the first note: this is going to be a beautiful song.

Deniseea Taylor moved to New Orleans because she got a cheap air ticket from New York but even if you don't believe in anything as mystical as the power of the Universe you'd have to believe it was Destiny. Where else could a person who is cocktail artist live if not the city that's the home of the cocktail? "D" as everybody calls her is the creative force behind Cocktails by Pop. You can keep up with all her cocktail events - and they're super cool - by following her on Instagram at @ChickenandChampagne.

And just to make this show the most perfect representation of New Orleans of all time, T R Johnson is here with his new book, the definitive collection of New Orleans literature, called New Orleans: A Literary History. The book might be an academic tome but you can get it at decidedly unacademic places like Melba's poboy shop.

Really, can you even imagine anything more Real New Orleans than this collection of New Orleanians?

It's New Orleans Happy Hour is recorded live at The Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street in Uptown New Orleans. You can see photos from this show by Jill Lafleur, and more, on our website https://link.chtbl.com/NnOEpjgh

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