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Jazz Concert the New Orleans Jazz Museum
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Free. Free and open to the publicLocation: LAT/LONG: 29.961255, -90.057807
This program takes place inside the third-floor Performance Center of the New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
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2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time
Description
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
in partnership with
The New Orleans Jazz Museum
presents
Bill Summers with Jonathan Bloom
Thursday at 2:00 pm
At the New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans
In the 3rd Floor Theater
This program is free and open to the public.
Bill Summers is a distinguished and versatile percussionist and multi-instrumentalist. From the congas and bongos to the marimba and steel drums, he has demonstrated a mastery that transcends musical boundaries. His musical journey led him to join the influential jazz-fusion band, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, during the 1970s. He has also collaborated with other iconic artists such as Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, and Bobby McFerrin, showcasing his ability to adapt to various musical contexts. In addition to his work with established musicians, Bill Summers has released solo albums that reflect his eclectic musical tastes. These albums often combine elements of jazz, world music, and fusion, creating a unique sonic landscape that is distinctly his own. He is also a composer, arranger, and producer.
Jonathan Bloom, Sr. is one of the finest percussionists to come out of New Orleans. Mr. Bloom has shared his talent with others through his teaching career, which started in 1982. He is an instructor at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage School of Music, where he has conducted workshops with other distinguished musicians such as Doc Cheatham, Wynton & Branford Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, and Alvin Batiste. Jonathan has a degree in Arts Administration and now serves as the Outreach Director of the Louis Armstrong Music Academy.