Wednesday, Apr 5, 2006
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Every April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)! Join us for one of our many concerts, oral history interviews, or ranger programs as we celebrate America?s musical gift to the world, Jazz. For some great ideas on what you can do to help celebrate JAM please visit www. Smithsonianjazz.org
Saturday, April 1 Odd Ecru-Colored Jazz Band 2:00-3:30 p.m. Taking the band?s name from the lyrics of an obscure early jazz recording, Jim and Martha Hession lead this quartet through a rousing traditional jazz performance.
Tuesdays, April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Roots of Jazz Series 3:00 ? 4:00 p.m. Park rangers Matt Hampsey and Bruce Barnes perform and discuss various elements crucial to the development of jazz in New Orleans.
Wednesday, April 5 John Royen 12:00-1:00 p.m. Pianist John Royen takes you on a musical journey from ragtime to jazz.
Thursdays, April 6th, 20th, 27th Roots of Jazz Series 3:00-4:00 p.m. The musical rangers, Bruce Barnes and Matt Hampsey provide a lively ?informance?.
Friday, April 7 Lars Edegran Presents ?Uncle? Lionel Batiste 2:00-3:30 p.m. Bass drummer, vocalist, and kazooist, ?Uncle? Lionel Batiste is a New Orleans legend and mentor to many Treme musicians. Hear ?Uncle? as the featured vocalist in a traditional jazz band led by Lars Edegran.
Saturday, April 8 Loyola University School of Music Graduate Recitals 11:00-2:00 p.m. In partnership with Loyola University?s Jazz Studies Program, the park is pleased to announce these fine performances by three talented young jazz guitarists. Josh Titford 11:00-Noon Pete Murano Noon ? 1:00 Erik Klerks 1:00?2:00
Karl Budo Quintet (April 8 continued) 2:00-3:30 p.m. Versatile drummer Karl Budo leads his band through a program of contemporary arrangements of New Orleans jazz.
Wednesday, April 12 John Royen 12:00-1:00 p.m. Pianist John Royen takes you on a musical journey from ragtime to jazz.
Thursday, April 13 Maryland Jazz Band featuring Big Al Carson 2:00-3:30 p.m. One of the top New Orleans Jazz acts in all of Germany, the Maryland Jazz Band will feature guest vocalist Big Al Carson in a sizzling program of traditional jazz.
Friday, April 14 Les Muscutt Jazz All-stars 12:00-1:30 p.m. Banjoist Les Muscutt is a regular performer with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band while also recording with New Orleans artists like Louis Cottrell and Wendell Eugene. Join Les for a traditional jazz set with a spotlight on the banjo.
Some Like It Hot (April 14 continued) 2:00-3:30 p.m. Led by trumpeter Kate Caldwell, this 6 piece traditional jazz band produces ?feel good? music.
Saturday, April 15 Loyola University School of Music Graduate Recitals Erik Cheverud 12:00 ? 1:00 p.m. Tenor Saxophone Kyle Sharamitaro 1:00-2:00 p.m. Jazz Drums
Rick Trolsen?s New Orleans Lullaby (April 15 continued) 2:00-3:30 p.m. Fresh adaptations of the traditional New Orleans jazz sound is what can be expected from this talented quintet led by trombonist Rick Trolsen.
Wednesday, April 19 John Royen 12:00-1:00 p.m. Pianist John Royen takes you on a musical journey from ragtime to jazz.
Wednesday, April 19 (Continued) Rebecca Barry Quartet 2:00-3:30 p.m. With her robust tone on the tenor saxophone, Rebecca Barry easily impresses during her performance of jazz standards and original music.
Friday, April 21 Marine Forces Reserve Big Band 11:00-12:00 p.m. The Marines are back in time for their annual French Quarter Festival show featuring timeless big band swing and a few surprises. Palm Court Jazz Band (April 21 continued) 1:00 ? 2:00 p.m. This swinging traditional jazz group takes its name from the legendary Palm Court Jazz Caf? located on Decatur St. Oral History Interviews 2:00 ? 5:00 p.m. Take Pride in America Volunteer Awareness Day Saturday, April 22 Louisiana?s Musical Potpourri with park rangers Matt Hampsey & Bruce Barnes 10:00-11:00 a.m. A musical ?informance? celebrating Louisiana?s indigenous music styles.
Leah Chase & Friends (April 22 continued) 12:00 ? 1:30 p.m. Renowned jazz vocalist Leah Chase is joined by a jazz trio for a program of jazz standards.
Andrew Hall?s Society Brass Band 2:00 ? 3:30 p.m. This 11 piece brass band keeps close to the early brass band traditions in New Orleans. The concert will feature a special tribute to the groups? trombonist, Wendell Eugene.
Take Pride in America Volunteer Awareness Awards Ceremony 5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Take Pride In America Volunteer Awareness Jazz Dance 6:00 ? 7:30 p.m. Join us for a jazz dance featuring surprise musical guests as we honor Bob and Joy Foy who have logged over 8000 volunteer hours to the mission of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and other community events.
Wednesday, April 26 John Royen 12:00-1:00 p.m. Pianist John Royen takes you on a musical journey from ragtime to jazz.
Lars Edegran presents ?Uncle Lionel Batiste? 2:00-3:30 p.m. Everybody?s favorite uncle, Lionel Batiste, is joined by a band led by pianist Lars Edegran.
Thursday, April 27 African Roots of Jazz 3:00 ? 4:00 Park rangers Bruce Barnes and Matt Hampsey explore the connections between New Orleans, its music, and traditions of West Africa.
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
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