2009 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival!

The second annual Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival takes place Dec. 12-13 at the Jazz & Heritage Center. Performers include Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Kermit Ruffins, Shamarr Allen (pictured), Glen David Andrews, James Andrews and more. PLUS the fourth annual Jazz & Heritage Holiday Bazaar, where you can find official Jazz Fest t-shirts, handmade jewelry, home furnishings and more. Chef Leah Chase and others will demonstrate gumbo cooking techniques and recipes. Eat, dance and do your holiday shopping all at once!

The 2009 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival

Music, food and holiday shopping combine for a fun winter weekend at the second annual Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival.

This free event, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, takes place Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, at the Jazz & Heritage Center, located at 1225 North Rampart Street (map).

For the complete schedule of performers, see the official event web site at tremegumbofest.com.

Performers on Dec. 12 include Kermit Ruffins – who is not only one of New Orleans’ favorite trumpeters, but he’s also a featured character on the now-filming HBO drama “Tremé.” His latest album is called “Livin’ a Tremé Life.”

Also appearing on Dec. 12 are Shamarr Allen, the Joe Krown Organ Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste and jazz combo Bleu Orleans.

On Dec. 13, we present a “trifecta” of Tremé horn players from the Andrews family – Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and his band, Orleans Avenue, James “Twelve” Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars and the Glen David Andrews band.

Additional performers include jazz combo Bleu Orleans, the Imperial Quintet of New Orleans featuring Esquizito’s tribute to Danny Barker, and the students and faculty of both campuses of the Heritage School of Music.

Of course, there will be great gumbo to sample in several varieties: okra, “kitchen sink filé,” Cajun with andouille sausage and a dark roux, and gumbo z’herbes.

Our invited chefs – including Leah Chase of Dooky Chase Restaurant - will demonstrate their gumbo cooking techniques in special presentations twice each day, at noon and at 2:45 p.m.

Don’t forget to shop for holiday gifts at the fourth annual Jazz & Heritage Holiday Bazaar. It’s the only place outside of Jazz Fest where you can get official festival t-shirts and other merchandise, plus a large assortment of CDs and locally produced, hand-made clothing, jewelry and home furnishings.

It all happens from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street).

Don’t miss the second annual Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

See the official event web site, tremegumbofest.com, for the complete performance schedule and sponsors.

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