Wednesday, Mar 1, 2006
March Activities
Wednesday, March 1 Scott Obenschain 12:00-1:00 p.m. Drawing upon his rich understanding of early 20th century American music, pianist Scott Obenschain dazzles with his solo performances of early jazz, ragtime, and stride piano styles.
Saturday, March 4 New Orleans Banjos plus Two 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Largely drawing upon jazz and pop songs from the 1920? through the 1940?s, the New Orleans Banjos feature 4 banjos, upright bass, and piano.
Wednesday, March 8 Scott Obenschain 12:00-1:00 p.m. Drawing upon his rich understanding of early 20th century American music, pianist Scott Obenschain dazzles with his solo performances of early jazz, ragtime, and stride piano styles.
Saturday, March 11 Vic Shepard?s Jazz Harmonica 12:00-1:30 p.m. Preferring the chromatic harmonica as his instrument of choice, Vic Shepherd leads a quartet in a program of standards, traditional jazz, and Latin tunes. Shara?s New Orleans Jazz Band 2:00-3:30 p.m. A native of Japan, Mayumi Shara move d to New Orleans to immerse herself into traditional jazz. She performs on drum set and bass drum with a variety of local musicians but takes her turn as band leader in this traditional jazz set.
Wednesday, March 15 Scott Obenschain 12:00-1:00 p.m.Drawing upon his rich understanding of early 20th century American music, pianist Scott Obenschain dazzles with his solo performances of early jazz, ragtime, and stride piano styles. Saturday, March 18 Ellen Smith 2:00 ? 3:30 p.m. As the featured vocalist for Bob French?s Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Ellen Smith has quickly gained status as one of the top jazz singers in New Orleans. Join Ellen as she leads her own band though a program of sultry jazz favorites.
Wednesday, March 22 Scott Obenschain 12:00-1:00 p.m. Drawing upon his rich understanding of early 20th century American music, pianist Scott Obenschain dazzles with his solo performances of early jazz, ragtime, and stride piano styles.
Saturday, March 25 Mari Watanabe?s New Orleans Quintet 2:00 ? 3:30 p.m. Mari, originally from Tokyo, Japan, has been living in New Orleans for 20 years and performing piano with the likes of Leroy Jones, Danny Barker, and Doreen Kitchens. Join Mari as she leads an all-star traditional jazz quintet.
Wednesday, March 29 Scott Obenschain 12:00-1:00 p.m. Drawing upon his rich understanding of early 20th century American music, pianist Scott Obenschain dazzles with his solo performances of early jazz, ragtime, and stride piano styles.
These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park?s Visitor Center at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America?s original art form ? jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz
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