The Former Oasis Member Claims He Fell In Love With New Orleans, Famous For Its Jazz Culture, Following A Recent Trip To The City Despite Ranting About The Genre.
Sep 23, 2023
AceShowbiz - Noel Gallagher reveals his desire to be laid to rest in a "jazz funeral" - despite ranting he hated the music. The former Oasis songwriter, 56, explained he made the decision after falling in love with New Orleans on a recent trip to the city famed for brass bands accompanying coffins when they are paraded through its streets.
"I would want a jazz funeral. I went to one recently as a matter of fact – it was great. I think I made a mental note, 'I must have a jazz funeral.' And that would be a great name for a band!" Noel told his comedy writer friend Matt Morgan - who has been in headlines due to his past friendship and working relationship with sex abuse-accused comedian Russell Brand - on his Patreon podcast.
Noel made the remarks despite spending years hitting out at jazz as "f****** nonsense." He said in 2015, "If you've never been to a jazz club, this is what happens at a jazz club - a jazz club is like four guys on stage enjoying themselves more than the 50 people in the audience."
"That's what it is. They're all playing a different song, all at the same time, in different tempos, in different keys, and they call it jazz. It's f****** nonsense."