DEC8 “These three musicians sound as if they were destined to play with each other. Their interactions, improvisations and the seamless way their compositions flow from cut to cut feel instinctive. Extended exemplifies creativity.” – Geraldine Wyckoff, OffBeat.com TICKETS
NOV30 Pianist, Seth Finch, is a Junior at Baton Rouge Magnet High School and has held the first chair in piano at the Louisiana All-State Jazz Band and EBR All Parish Jazz Band since his freshman year. Last summer Seth toured Europe as part of the National Youth Orchestra for Jazz at Carnegie Hall. Led…
NOV9 The Contemporary Jazz Stylings of Clarence Johnson III & Cornerstone Clarence Johnson- Saxes Mike Esneault- Keyboards Leon Alexander Jr.- Drum Donald Ramsey- Electric Bass TICKETS
OCT27 Ricky Sebastian is one of the premier drummers and music educators in the American music world. Fluent in all styles, Ricky has recorded on hundreds of CD’s, toured the world four times, performing at all of the top jazz festivals with numerous jazz and latin artists, and has taught thousands of students throughout his…
OCT12 Danish-American tenor saxophonist and composer Christian Winther has established himself as a voice demanding attention on the jazz scene today. Through his soulful sound and style of composing, Christian exudes an expressive melodious quality. His latest recording “Refuge In Sound” (2016 SPM) earned him critical acclaim from national and international jazz publications and features…
OCT5 “Brad Webb is a drummer and composer born and raised in Lafayette, LA. After studying classical music at The Boston Conservatory of Music, Webb moved to New Orleans and has gone on to perform with some of New Orleans’ most well known musicians like James Singleton, Chris Severin, Tim Green, as well as a…
SEP28 Moutin Factory Quintet— Chorum Hall was selected as one of the host venues for a filming of a jazz documentary: “MISSISSIPPI DREAMING: the road trip” In mid-September, a French film documentary celebrating the birth of jazz along the Mississippi River will begin filming in Chicago. The film will chronical eight performances of the great…
SEP7 American trombonist, vocalist and composer David L. Harris embodies the edge of modern jazz and the sultriness of blues. Every time he steps on stage, David takes us on the emotionally engaging journey of love and liberation, wrapped in a sound that embraces the groove, grit and swing of the past. Growing up in…
AUG17 Brian Seeger is a mainstay on the local jazz and recording scene and is known for often taking a different approach to the music. His talent allows him to do that. In his latest project the Organic Trio, the guitarist is joined by Johnny Young and, from Luxembourg, drummer Paul Wiltgen. Seeger has appeared…
JUL21 Zakkary Garner is a jazz musician, composer, and music educator currently based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate degree in music education at Southeastern Louisiana University and his master’s degree in jazz studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Zakk has performed with artists such as Ellis, Branford, and Delfeayo Marsalis, Wessell “Warmdaddy”…