Event
Talkin’ Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert with Nayo Jones at 419 Decatur St
Fee:
Free. The program is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954740, -90.064698
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Type of Event
2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time (ending time is approximate)
Description
Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert
with Nayo Jones
Thursday 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.
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.
Nayo Jones is an accomplished vocalist and flautist, raised on a diet of jazz standards that serve her well as a mature, exciting performer. Jones can be found in clubs and at festivals around the city and beyond with her band, The Nayo Jones Experience, and as a featured vocalist with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and with legendary trumpeter and raconteur Kermit Ruffins and his Barbecue Swingers.