Jazz Journey
Brian Blade in a Jazz Journey concert. Photo by Eric Simon.
While Jazz Fest is our highest–profile event, employing more than 7,000 artists, the Foundation produces many other festivals and concerts throughout the year.
The Jazz Journey concert series brings many of the leading figures of modern American music to New Orleans. Among the jazz luminaries who have performed as part of this series are:
Ahmad Jamal
Andy Bey
Brian Blade
Carl Anderson
Chucho Valdes
Doc Paulin Family
Donald Harrison, Jr.
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Ellis Marsalis
Freddy Cole
The Heath Brothers
Ida McBeth
Idris Muhammad
John Pattitucci
Jon Lucien
Kevin Mahogany
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Malachi Thompson
Maynard Chatters
Michel Camilo
Monte Alexander
The New Legends
Nnenna Freelon
Phil Woods
Shirley Horn
Slide Hampton
Wallace Roney
Our most recent concert in the Jazz Journey series was Aug. 27 at the Contemporary Arts Center. The concert, featuring Hammond B-3 organ master Dr. Lonnie Smith in collaboration with Herlin Riley, was a sold-out success. Times-Picayune reporter Chris Waddington wrote this preview of the show.
JAZZ JOURNEY VENUE GUIDE
To support the efforts of presenters who work year–round to sustain jazz, the Foundation has established the Jazz Journey newsletter (see link below). Distributed in every copy of OffBeat magazine and at venues throughout the city, the newsletter helps the New Orleans jazz economy by guiding locals and visitors to the endless entertainment options in the Crescent City.
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