New Orleans–native Carlo Ditta has made his biggest contributions to the music world as a songwriter and producer. By founding Orleans Records, Ditta was able to record and release albums by overlooked artists such as Little Freddie King, Guitar Slim Jr., Danny Barker, and Coco Robicheaux. Hungry for Love, Ditta’s[…]

Carlo Ditta, Hungry for Love. “Swampy” is the first word that may come to mind when you listen to this terrific release from New Orleans producer-turned-singer/songwriter Carlo Ditta. Killer sax work punctuates originals like “La Muchacha Chacha” and “Pass the Hatchet,” which are interspersed here with well-chosen covers, including one of[…]

Carlo Ditta, Hungry for Love. When the summer gets sizzling in New Orleans’ French Quarter, anything can happen. The rootie toots on Decatur might start doing the Funky Penguin in front of Coop’s Place, or the not-so mellow fellows in the Golden Lantern on Royal could jump up on the bar[…]

Record producers and professional recording studios are very important. Music is an experience, a communion between artists and listeners. To capture the musical magic to a solid artifact is important, and to do it in a way that is real and moving is difficult. With the rise of modern technology[…]

Carlo Ditta has been a producer for more than 30 years; his company, Orleans Records, specializes in blues, R&B, jazz, soul, and funk by “overlooked or under-recorded artists whose works are now recognized as important, and colorful strains of the rich musical fabric of New Orleans,” according to John Sinclair,[…]