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Saskia Walker and Jenna McSwain
Fee:
Free. The program is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954814, -90.064786
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time
Description
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present
A Jazz Concert
featuring
Saskia Walker and Jenna McSwain
Wednesday at 2:00 pm
At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
This program is free and open to the public.
Join us for a Women in Jazz Concert, exploring the women who shaped New Orleans traditional music and beyond.
Saskia Walker (vocals) is originally from Italy and came to New Orleans in 2019 to attend Loyola University and learn more about Jazz from the city it all came from.
Jenna McSwain, born in South Carolina and planted firmly in New Orleans, combines the sounds of her roots, both folk and soul, with the big beat of New Orleans. With a voice described by Offbeat Magazine as "polished but soulful" and killer piano technique, Jenna combines the skill of a seasoned musician with accessible lyrics to create songs that uplift and inspire. McSwain has opened for Patti Austin, Ramsey Lewis, and the New York Voices, and has performed with jazz greats including Marian McPartland and Houston Person. In addition to performing, McSwain is a sought-after educator. In addition to coaching young artists at Loyola University.