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Jazz film review: 'Treme Life,' a love letter to New Orleans

James Demaria, photographer, filmmaker and soul searcher, became friends with trumpeter Kermit Ruffins about 5 years ago. They decided to try to make a film about Kermit’s musical upbringing in New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood.

The result, "Treme Life," turned into a love letter to New Orleans.

Read more on Groove Notes.

Originally from Detroit, Robin has presented jazz, blues and Latin jazz on public radio for nearly 40 years. A member of the Jazz Education Network and the Jazz Journalists Association, she retired from KNKX in 2023.