New Orleans Official Visitors Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 12) M sIC! u IRMa thOMas: The soul queen of New Orleans recently won a Grammy. Come hear her sing the hits that made her famous. COME fOR thE IRvIN MayfIELd: Like jazz, this talented young trumpet player was born in New Orleans. In addition to his numerous recordings, he founded the Institute of Jazz Culture at Dillard University and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. ELLIs MaRsaLIs: This accomplished jazz pianist and teacher is a modernist—one of the few New Orleans musicians of his era not to specialize in Dixieland or rhythm & blues. In addition to his famous sons Wynton and Branford, his pupils included Terence Blanchard and Harry Connick, Jr. Come hear Ellis play when you’re in town. PREsERvatION haLL Jazz BaNd: These cats are the real thing. For a little history and a lot of fun, come see them on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter. KERMIt RuffINs: New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced trumpeter Kermit Ruffins. It’s been written that his music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart. n e W O r l e a n s m e t r O p O l i ta n c O n V e n t i O n & V i s i t O r s b u r e a u
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