Abstract Band
New Orleans finest side men start record label, and funky band, ABSTRACT.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Gerald French, Paul Longstreth, and Kerry Lewis played together with Leroy Jones. Gerald and Kerry had the idea of starting something new. When Kerry and The Prophet met in the Marine Corps band, everything came together. Gerald, Kerry, and Paul have all been inducted to the New Orleans Magazine Jazz All-Stars.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
All over New Orleans.
Your musical influences
This is funky, soul jazz, with a bit of everything thrown in. Think Meters, with lots of out stretching by the soloists.
Anything else?
This album was recorded by the band, produced by the band, and is available for sale.
