French Quarter - Jazz Program - Zoë de Priester and Michael Pellera
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present a
Jazz Program
featuring
Zoë de Priester and Michael Pellera
Wednesday at 1:00 pm
At the National Park Service French Quarter Vistior Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
As a Dutch and Surinamese vocalist, Zoë de Priester draws from her love for storytelling and the Great American Songbook to create authentic, heartfelt performances that honor the tradition of jazz while offering fresh, intimate interpretations. In the spring of 2026, Zoë graduated with a master’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans, where she refined her skills and broadened her creative horizons within the rich musical landscape of New Orleans. During her studies, she worked closely with Quiana Lynell and Brian Seeger in weekly one-on-one sessions and studied with Cyrille Aimée, further developing her artistry as both a vocalist and storyteller.
Michael Pellara brings decades of virtuoistic piano sensibilities to every stage and classroom he graces. The long-time educator at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Offbeat Lifetime Achievement Award winner is an accomplished composer and performer, with a repertoire that ranges from standards to his own tunes to tributes, such as his recent headlining homage to Bill Evans. His most recent release, the 2023 “Carnival,” is a celebration of the jazz piano form performed by a consummate artist.
This program is free and open to the public.
Fees
Free and open to the public
Location
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)
Latitude and Longitude 29.954837, -90.064781
Schedule
Date:
Time:
Duration:
1:00 to 2:00 pm Central Time
Event Type
- Performance
- Talk