Talkin’ Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert with Seth Finch at 419 Decatur St

Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: 

In Concert with Seth Finch

Thursday at 3:00 pm 

At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 

419 Decatur St, New Orleans 

Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert is a captivating blend of interesting talk and great music featuring top jazz artists in New Orleans, hosted monthly by award-winning radio producer and interviewer Fred Kasten. This event will be a mix of interview and live performance. 

Fred Kasten is an independent contributing radio producer/host at WWNO. After working at WWNO for over 20 years as an on-air talent, producer, and program director, Fred retired from full-time work in May of 2007. Fred is a native of Mobile, Alabama, a graduate of the University of Alabama, and a long-time resident of New Orleans. In addition to his work at WWNO, Fred develops independent audio projects from a home studio, producing radio features, commercials, and podcasts. Fred also does marketing and media consulting for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Seth Finch is a rising New Orleans pianist originally from Baton Rouge. He studied under Mike Esneault throughout his time at Baton Rouge Magnet High School before graduating and moving on to higher education at the prestigious Juilliard School. Seth has toured internationally and shared the stage with such names as Sean Jones, Diane Reeves, Kurt Elling, Quiana Lynell, Troy Davis, Wycliffe Gordon, and Jeremy Davenport. Finch’s style fuses his classical roots with modern jazz improvisation.

This program is free and open to the public.

Fees

The program is free and open to the public.

Location

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Latitude and Longitude 29.954814, -90.064781

Schedule

3:00 to 4:00 pm Central Time (ending time is approximate)

Event Type

• Performance
• Talk