Two large New Orleans music stores have reopened, and in pursuit of the mission of revitalizing the musical economy, Katrina's Piano is now routing as many new instrument purchases as possible through C&M Music and Ray Fransen's Drum Center. 'Piano Principal Michael Paz, a NO resident who has returned to the city, is coordinating the acquisition and distribution of both newly purchased and donated instruments. He may be contacted at
michael@thepazgroup.com .