French Quarter - Talkin' Jazz: In Concert with Seth Finch
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present
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
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 29.954800, -90.064754
Schedule
Date:
Time:
Duration:
3:00 to 4:00 pm Central Time (ending time is approximate)
Event Type
- Performance
- Talk