The days are getting shorter; the nights are getting longer. As of press time there was even a hint of coolness in the air. But we really know fall is on the way when the concerts begin in Armstrong Park.
The fall series, which continues until October 30, opens this afternoon with a killer double bill. Drummer Shannon Powell will lead his all-star band beginning at 5 PM. Expect to see Kyle Roussell on keys, Jeranne Ansari on tenor sax, and the legendary David Barard (Dr. John) on bass playing a mix of R & B, jazz, and funk.
His performance will be preceded by a parade at 4 PM featuring those Tremé mainstays, the Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club. The parade will feature the All4One Brass Band.
The TBC Brass Band stars as the main event at 6:30 PM and the concert continues until 8 PM.
Jazz in the Park is presented by People United for Armstrong Park and is made possible by the support of the NOLA Brewing Company, which has been with the series from the very beginning. The series is also proud to be sponsored by The American Music Research Foundation; NOLA for Life; Joule Solar Energy; Pat O’Brien’s; Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC; and Salley, Hite, Mercer & Resor, LLC.
The series began in the spring of 2012. This is the sixth season. Future performers in the fall of 2014 include Nigel Hall, Shamarr Allen, Daria and the Hip Drops, and many more. The full lineup is here.
