Jazz

Louis Ford & His New Orleans Flairs

Fri, 03/22/24
Louis Ford & His New Orleans Flairs have been delighting audiences all over the world for decades. They are regulars at Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, and entertain at dozens of visiting conventions every year. But they love private parties: weddings, eng... Read more

Troy Sawyer & The Elementz

Sat, 03/16/24
Troy Sawyer & The Elementz are the present and the future, with their new sound breaking through the New Orleans’ music scene with its funky latin, jazz, soul rock fusion ambience. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Papo Y Son Mandao

Sat, 03/16/24

Mayumi Shara & New Orleans Jazz Letters

Sat, 03/16/24
Shara began her study of the classics with influences as varied as Motohiko Hino and Elvis Jones. After sinking eight years of devotion and hard work into her craft, she made a name for herself in the Tokyo jazz world and gained the respect of her fellow musicians. In 1992,... Read more

Lawrence Cotton

Fri, 03/15/24
Lawrence Cotton was born in uptown New Orleans, near the Mississippi River, where he has lived all his life. Inspired by his father, an amateur pianist, he was self-taught until he began taking lessons after a stint in the Air Force. His first professional job was at a loca... Read more

Stephen Walker

Fri, 03/15/24
Stephen Walker has the proven ability to play all genre’s of music. He has mastered the slide so much that he has created his own signature sound. Rooted in Gospel Music he has studied all forms and modes of jazz music starting with traditional jazz to modern day jazz music... Read more

Banu Gibson

Wed, 03/13/24
Banu Gibson is a bandleader, a vocalist, a dancer, a banjo/guitar player, a director, and a choreographer. Her expressive voice, swinging repertoire, and engaging stage presence make her a favorite among fans of traditional New Orleans jazz and Tin Pan Alley standards. Gib... Read more

Hot Club of New Orleans

Wed, 03/13/24
The Hot Club of New Orleans have challenged themselves with an awesome task: take the swing era music of Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, and Stephan Grappelli (among others), retain the classic groove, avoid sounding like a museum piece and then infuse it with their own m... Read more

Kings of Brass

Tue, 03/12/24
The Kings of Brass are a group of New Orleans natives that infuse Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock 'N' Roll. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Jake Landry

Tue, 03/12/24
Jake Landry dishes up talented vocals and tasty guitar licks with his energetic mix of blues, jazz, R&B, and Top 40 hits. Landry is a staple on the local music scene, whether with a small combo or a full nine-piece band, with regular gigs at the House of Blues and other not... Read more

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