T. R. Johnson

T. R. Johnson, an English professor at Tulane University and community jazz DJ, discusses his book *New Orleans: A Writer's City*. He explores the city’s rich literary history, from the Creole culture of Royal Street to St. Claude Avenue’s bohemian roots. Johnson highlights how jazz and music intertwine with memory on Esplanade Avenue and delves into the legacy of Storyville on Basin Street. He also shares his insights on the role of swamps in literature and suggests entry points for newcomers to New Orleans' vibrant cultural narrative.