Oct18 Our very own renowned pianist, composer and two-time Emmy Award winner, Mike Esneault, will appear at Chorum Hall with a very special performance of Mike’s original compositions. Mike will be joined by a wonderful cast including: Peter Harris on bass, Ricky Sebastian on drums, Clarence Johnson on alto sax and Doug Stone on tenor…
Oct4 LSU Alum Brad Walker returns to Chorum Hall with his outstanding quartet to celebrate the recent release of his new CD. The quartet features an amazing group of artists: Joe Ashlar (p), Matt Booth (b) and Peter Varnado (d). The band will perform the fresh, vibrant sounds of their recently published album. TICKETSBrad’s Website
May10 Master 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…
APR26 Presented 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…
APR19 Nutria 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…
APR12 Presented 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…
APR5 Jasen 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,…
MAR29 The 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…
MAR21 Noruz 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…
MAR15 Presented 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…