A versatile jazz trumpeter based in New Orleans, Ashlin Parker is sought after for big band, small ensemble, and solo performances alike. He has played with various ensembles at jazz festivals and clubs in over 20 countries around the world. Ashlin leads the rising contemporary collective Trumpet Mafia and plays regularly with ensembles from New Orleans, such as … ASHLIN PARKER QUINTET
A versatile jazz trumpeter based in New Orleans, Ashlin Parker is sought after for big band, small ensemble, and solo performances. He has played with various ensembles at jazz festivals and clubs in over 20 countries around the world. Ashlin leads the rising contemporary collective Trumpet Mafia and plays regularly with ensembles from New Orleans, such as the New … ASHLIN PARKER QUINTET
Regarded as a top Ambassador of 21st Century Cuban Music, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, lyricist, composer and trés player, Yusa is one of the leading voices of Cuban music today. Her compositions have earned the acclaim of both her contemporaries on the island and international admirers. Born in Havana, music and the ocean have been central to her … YUSA: CUBAN JAZZ QUINTET
Regarded as a top Ambassador of 21st Century Cuban Music, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, lyricist, composer and trés player, Yusa is one of the leading voices of Cuban music today. Her compositions have earned the acclaim of both her contemporaries on the island and international admirers. Born in Havana, music and the ocean have been central to her … YUSA: CUBAN JAZZ QUINTET
John Rankin is a accomplished New Orleans musician and performer. He has been described as a New Orleans hybrid of Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, but his expansive style covers many genres. A versatile master of solo acoustic guitar, he blends New Orleans feel and charm with originals, jazz, classical guitar, folk, blues, rhythm and … JOHN RANKIN TRIO
John Rankin is a accomplished New Orleans musician and performer. He has been described as a New Orleans hybrid of Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, but his expansive style covers many genres. A versatile master of solo acoustic guitar, he blends New Orleans feel and charm with originals, jazz, classical guitar, folk, blues, rhythm and … JOHN RANKIN TRIO
GRAMMY Award winning artist Kat Rodriguez, also known as Orange Coffee, is a dynamic saxophonist, singer and educator. She has traveled the world with Beyoncé since 2006 as her saxophonist and is currently on the Renaissance World Tour with her. She has also worked with many other renowned artists, such as The Dixie Chicks, Jay-Z, Kathy … ORANGE COFFEE with the AMINA SCOTT TRIO
Diunna Greenleaf, the leader of Blue Mercy, is a native of Houston, TX with a background steeped in gospel music. Influenced by the likes of Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Rosetta Thorpe, Sam Cooke, Charles Brown and her own parents, Ben & Mary Ella Greenleaf (gospel), she has developed "Diunna's style of Blues" in the same tradition as … DIUNNA GREENLEAF & BLUE MERCY
Diunna Greenleaf, the leader of Blue Mercy, is a native of Houston, TX with a background steeped in gospel music. Influenced by the likes of Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Rosetta Thorpe, Sam Cooke, Charles Brown and her own parents, Ben & Mary Ella Greenleaf (gospel), she has developed "Diunna's style of Blues" in the same tradition as … DIUNNA GREENLEAF & BLUE MERCY
Drummer, composer, artist, poet, dancer, visionary, nature mystic, "Ra Kalam" Bob Moses' life has been a continuous quest for vision, spirit, compassion, growth, and mastery in a multiplicity of art forms. As a composer, he has arranged and produced countless albums for himself and others, many of which have been hailed by critics worldwide. The albums "Bittersuite … RA KALAM BOB MOSES & HEART BREATH ENSEMBLE
Drummer, composer, artist, poet, dancer, visionary, nature mystic, "Ra Kalam" Bob Moses' life has been a continuous quest for vision, spirit, compassion, growth, and mastery in a multiplicity of art forms. As a composer, he has arranged and produced countless albums for himself and others, many of which have been hailed by critics worldwide. The albums "Bittersuite … RA KALAM BOB MOSES & HEART BREATH ENSEMBLE
New Orleans native Leon Anderson Jr. is the Director of Jazz Studies at Florida State University faculty, where he has been an associate music professor since 1998. His musical experience includes that of a classical and jazz percussionist, educator, clinician, and composer. Mr. Anderson earned his music degrees at Louisiana Tech University and Southeastern Louisiana University. His … LEON ANDERSON QUINTET (Live Album Recording)
New Orleans native Leon Anderson Jr. is the Director of Jazz Studies at Florida State University faculty, where he has been an associate music professor since 1998. His musical experience includes that of a classical and jazz percussionist, educator, clinician, and composer. Mr. Anderson earned his music degrees at Louisiana Tech University and Southeastern Louisiana University. His … LEON ANDERSON QUINTET (Live Album Recording)
Everybody knows about New Orleans’ rich musical tradition – but an even more deeply rooted tradition in the Crescent City is one of perpetual reinvention. It’s a city that’s been reborn countless times over the course of its multi-cultural history, a legacy vibrantly reflected in its music: Nolatet features some of New Orleans' key jazz … NOLATET
Everybody knows about New Orleans’ rich musical tradition – but an even more deeply rooted tradition in the Crescent City is one of perpetual reinvention. It’s a city that’s been reborn countless times over the course of its multi-cultural history, a legacy vibrantly reflected in its music: Nolatet features some of New Orleans' key jazz … NOLATET
