May10Master drummer John Vidacovich continues to direct the rhythmic ebb and flow of the music as only he can. A brilliant soloist and highly sensitive accompanist, he plays with a command of dynamics, distinctive melodic accents and effervescent swing. On bass, James Singleton is a conduit of pure energy. His solid rhythmic concept and harmonic…
APR26Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & Chorum HallLegendary New Orleans pianist Larry Sieberth and special guest Fareed Haque, make a very special appearance at Chorum Hall. Fareed is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical…
APR19Nutria performs genre-bending contemporary jazz compositions with an emphasis on collective improvisation. Their music creatively explores jazz, chamber music and traditional music of the African diaspora and Eastern Europe. These influences are eloquently expressed through the New Orleans jazz and groove traditions that are an essential part of their musical lineage. Nutria has toured throughout…
APR12Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & Chorum HallPianist, Seth Finch, is a junior at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. Seth toured Europe as part of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) for Jazz at Carnegie Hall. Led by jazz trumpeter, Sean Jones, Seth and 21 talented young musicians from around the country…
APR5Jasen is a graduate of the prestigious New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) as well as the University of New Orleans. While in high school he was a member of the Tipitina’s Internship Program under the tutelage of the great Donald Harrison, whose band he joined years later. Jasen has toured in Europe, Australia,…
MAR29The group’s debut LP from the spring of 2017, released on Breakfast-4-Dinner records, has received praise for its distinctive compositions and dynamic group interplay. As stated by Geraldine Wycliffe from Offbeat Magazine, “these three musicians sound as if they were destined to play with each other. Their interactions, improvisations and the seamless way their compositions…
MAR21Noruz was formed in 2013 by bassist Amina Michele Scott and trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor. The group is a jazz fusion sextet with Influence and inspiration drawn from heavyweights such as, the Headhunters, Miles Davis’ Electric Band and modern giants, Snarky Puppy and the Robert Glasper Experiment. Equally adept in the studio as on the stage,…
MAR15Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & Chorum HallWorld renowned drummer and educator, John Riley, joins Mike Esneault (p), Bill Grimes (b) and Brad Walker (s) for an explosive night of musical expression. This special night of music may never be repeated and is a Chorum Hall exclusive. The group will perform…
MAR8Pianist and organist Joe Ashlar has been performing music professionally around the US and internationally since age ten. He has studied with Barry Harris, Dave Santoro, Bruce Barth and Dr. Lonnie Smith. After leading his own bands and becoming a sought after sideman in the northeast, Joe moved to New Orleans in 2007 to join…
MAR1Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & Chorum HallSimon is one of Baton Rouge’s great young artists at the cutting edge of jazz. His trio presents a dynamic interplay of jazz and classical themes that inspire and captivate the art form. Peter Harris (Bass) and Seth Finch (piano), join Simon (drums) for…