…, you know. Passing all those neighborhoods, and still some people coming back, but a lot of places — some of them not never coming back. But one thing about New Orleans, you can’t break their spirit.”
When the Neville Brothers reformed to play Jazz Fest in 2008 Aaron met the woman who would become his second wife, photographer Sarah Friedman. His world turned from grief to joy once more and he moved to New York, where he began a new phase of his life. With new management and a new label, Aaron was ready to revive his solo career even as the Neville Brothers decided to adjust their format to officially acknowledge the other family members who contribute to their performances by changing the name of the band to the Nevilles.
Neville remains one of the greatest singers in popular music history, a voice that has earned him Grammy awards and top 10 hits in pop, R&B, country and gospel categories. His new music is now reflecting the new joy and spirit of he’s rediscovered in life.