Sure, Jeremy Davenport is "easy on the eyes," as Cosmo magazine points out, but it s his vibrant trumpet and classic crooning that won over the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Paul McCartney, Sting, and Harry Connick, Jr. Pairing up with fellow prominent New Orleanians Basin Street Records, Davenport is set to win even more hearts of fans with his fourth release, We'll Dance 'Til Dawn.

Jeremy Davenport is no stranger to the jazz world. Raised in St. Louis by a music educator mother, and trombonist father, who performs in the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, his love of the music and performing arts were in his blood. So much so that in the eighth grade his father arranged an auspicious introduction to trumpet idol Wynton Marsalis that would change his life forever. A merit scholar at the prestigious Manhattan School of music, Davenport began private study with Raymond Mase and Wynton Marsalis. He went on to study at the University of New Orleans with the patriarch of the Marsalis family, music educator and jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis.

Davenport was honored to become the youngest performer on four world tours with Harry Connick Jr.'s Big Band, after being introduced to Connick by Ellis. Coming off tour in 1989, he finally settled in New Orleans, and has been a well-respected member of the New Orleans family ever since, including being inducted into the New Orleans Jazz Hall of Fame in 2000. 

Mr. New Orleans

"Good Times Bad Times (feat. Michael Mullins)" is the lead track off of Bonerama Plays Zeppelin, The upcoming album from Bonerama on Basin Street Records. Out April 26, 2019, available for pre-order February 28, 2019. Get "Good Times Bad Times" instantly when you pre-order from iTunes or the Basin Street Records web store. This track features scorching-hot vocals from none other than Michael Mullins, the 18-year old son of Bonerama frontman, Mark Mullins.

“Bonerama is viewed by some as one of the most genuine, unique and interesting bands to come from the Crescent City, incorporating brass, funk, soul, rock, blues and alternative into their one-of-a-kind sound. Three trombones, plus sousaphone, guitar and drums all deliver powerful sounds that you have to hear to believe.” – Relix Magazine

Included in “New Orleans Jazz Fest 2018: The 7 Best Things We Saw” – Rolling Stone

Anybody who’s been to a Bonerama live show is no stranger to the band laying down some funked-up, brassy renditions of classic rock songs. Fans of those moments are in for a treat, because the band is gifting the world an album of nothing but Led Zeppelin covers. Bonerama Plays Zeppelin is exactly what you think it is, a collection of your favorite songs from the greatest rock band of all time covered by the greatest trombone band of all time. If you have any doubt that a Trombone-centric band can really rock, pick a tune at random from this release, and be defied. Whether it be the lava-hot vocals on “Black Dog”, the distorted wah-wah trombone replacing the traditional guitar on “In My Time of Dying”, or even a surreal lightning-fast sousaphone solo on the funkified version of “Heartbreaker,” Bonerama proves they can rock with the best of them.

Known the world over for its incendiary live performances, Bonerama has been bringing its specialized brand of New Orleans music to the masses for over 20 years. Bonerama is currently comprised of Mark Mullins (trombone, electric trombone and lead vocals), Craig Klein (trombone and lead vocals), Greg Hicks (trombone and vocals), Bert Cotton (guitar), Matt Perrine (sousaphone and electric bass) and Walt Lundy (drums and vocals).
The album comes to you from New Orleans stalwart label, Basin Street Records, the second on the label following 2017’s Hot Like Fire. It was produced by Mark Mullins, Craig Klein and Tracey Freeman, recorded at Music Shed Recording Studios in New Orleans, and features outstanding original artwork re-imagining the classic Zeppelin symbology by Molly Reeves. Buy from Basin Street Records webstore, or get a physical copy to receive the bonus track “The Ocean”!
Come out for the CD release party April 19, 2019 at Tipitina’s (under new musician-owned management)!
Pre-Order on iTunes or from Basin Street Records to instantly get “Good Times Bad Times!” Buy a physical CD or buy from Basin Street Records directly to receive a free download of “The Ocean.”

Bonerama Plays Zeppelin

Good Times Bad Times (feat. Michael Mullins) from Bonerama Plays Zeppelin

Bonerama Collaborates with Michael McDonald Paying Tribute to Allen Toussaint with “Empty World”
Out October 4, 2019 on Basin Street Records
Available for Pre-Order September 24, 2019

The epic Trombone-focused band, Bonerama has teamed up with renowned vocalist Michael McDonald to bring you “Empty World,” a heartfelt tribute to Allen Toussaint and the many lost New Orleans legends.

“By blending the world’s finest trombone section with the deeply soulful vocals of Michael McDonald, Bonerama has cooked up a brilliant jambalaya that will be savored for a long time to come!"
— Don Was - President, Blue Note Records / Founder, Was (Not Was)

“Empty World” is dedicated to Allen Toussaint, the prolific legendary New Orleans producer and musician who impacted the lives of many New Orleans musicians including those of Bonerama. The lyrics reference Toussaint's songs, paint a picture of the kind person he was, and express sadness of him no longer being with us. The song also has an alternate meaning as a dedication to all of New Orleans lost legends.

Lyrics:
A true soul sister, New Orleans mister
It was a bright and shiny day
I took the last train to catch your song
I get there anyhow, anyway
The brightest star on a hot southern night
So much love, so much love

The people worldwide have you in mind
They say you’re thoughtful and you’re kind
(He’s got the sweetness and kindness)
Never thought we’d lose you
(Can’t you stick around, stick around forever)
The whisper came
(Won’t you stay around, don’t you leave us ever)
And all the happiness that you bring
(Sweetness and kindness)
Rejuvenation with imagination
So much love, so much love

Take me down (won’t you take me)
Take me down (won’t you take me)
To the river running wild in your name

Take me down (won’t you take me)
Lay me down (won’t you take me)
To the river running wild, as the sun sets on your soul
(Stick around forever)
Now you’re gone, it’s an empty, empty world

(Stick around forever)
(Don’t you leave us ever)
(Can’t you stick around, stick around forever)
(Won’t you stay around, don’t you leave us ever)

The king of all, the king of our world
So much love, so much love

Take me down (won’t you take me)
Take me down (won’t you take me)
To the river running wild in your name

Take me down (won’t you take me)
Lay me down (won’t you take me)
To the river running wild, as the sun sets on your soul
(Stick around forever)
Now you’re gone, it’s an empty, empty world

It’s an empty, empty world

Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald)

Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald) - Bonerama

Basin Street Records is a New Orleans based record label.  We are the label home to music from: Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Calientes, Jason Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield, Dr. Michael White, Jon Cleary, Henry Butler, Theresa Andersson, The Headhunters, Jeremy Davenport, Rebirth Brass Band, Davell Crawford, Saràyah, and Bonerama. Established 1997.

Empty World (feat. Michael McDonald) - Bonerama

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