Rhythm & Roux (The Simmer & Swing of New Orleans)

“New Orleans has shaped us. It has challenged and embraced us. And in return, we offer our crafts as thanks. Our tribute to this place reflects a relationship that is deeply personal, often spiritual, and always passionate.”—Brian Landry

“I’ve always felt that music and food are part of the same language—two expressions of the same instinct to nourish, to connect, to transform.”—Peter Harris

In a love letter to the city, native New Orleanians Brian Landry and Peter Harris pay homage in Rhythm & Roux to the food and music that raised them. Brian, a celebrated chef, and Peter, a distinguished musician, are old friends, sitting at the intersection of New Orleans culture, that have come together to create something spectacular.

Rhythm & Roux is more than just a cookbook—it’s a celebration of New Orleans's spirit, where cuisine and music blend to create moments of pure joy. Each dish and cocktail, accompanied by stories from acclaimed jazz musicians and curated playlists, transforms the act of cooking into a performance. 

With one hundred recipes, interviews with some of the form’s most legendary musicians—including Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and John Boutté—and beautiful photography, Rhythm & Roux takes you on a culinary and musical journey. Beginning with cocktails and jazz pairings and starters and improvisations; moving through the soups, salads, and side notes to the main acts; and ending with the finale, sweet closings, it’s a sensory delight that invites you to dance to the rhythms of the Crescent City. Let the flavors of Creole spice and the beats of modern jazz fill your kitchen, allowing you to savor the essence of New Orleans, no matter where you are.