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UJO Plays Benefit with NCIS Actress for Anti-Racisim Nonprofit

On February 27, 2016, members of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, including Scott Frock on trumpet, played a benefit concert in support of The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond featuring a cabaret performance by Shalita Grant of NCIS New Orleans. Proceeds went to the Institute which is a national and international collective of anti-racist, multicultural community organizers and … Continue reading UJO Plays Benefit with NCIS Actress for Anti-Racisim Nonprofit

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Uptown Jazz Orchestra Pays Tribute to Armand Charbonnet

Mr. Armand Charbonnet, 84, local funeral director and business owner, was laid to rest after a traditional jazz funeral on July 20, with a full vigil and music-filled service preceding. The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, led by Delfeayo Marsalis, provided music and guest artists accompanied UJO during the church service. For full coverage, visit Chad Calder’s piece … Continue reading Uptown Jazz Orchestra Pays Tribute to Armand Charbonnet

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Delfeayo Marsalis, Uptown Jazz Orchestra play Norman Francis Tribute

Dr. Norman C. Francis, long-time president of Xavier University of Louisiana was honored at a ceremony and tribute party June 4 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra participated in his recognition as house band for the black tie, star-studded affair – including guest performances from Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis, Uptown Jazz Orchestra play Norman Francis Tribute

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King James and the Special Men Play Mondays at Sidney’s

King James and the Special Men are taking their Monday nights from the Bywater to Sidney’s on St. Bernard Avenue a block off St. Claude Avenue and across from the Marigny. Read Nola.com’s coverage of the King James story here. King James (Jimmy Horn) – along with band members Chris Davis, John Rodli, Robert Snow, Ben Polcer, Dominick … Continue reading King James and the Special Men Play Mondays at Sidney’s

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Scott Plays with UNO Grad Tanarat Chaichana, Recording and Video

Recent University of New Orleans graduate and Thailand native, bassist Tanarat Chaichana culminated his studies with a big band modern jazz recording of his original music. Playing lead trumpet, Scott can be heard with a group of talented local musicians on the recording of “The Man at the Bus Stop” with the accompanying video. Check out Tanarat’s … Continue reading Scott Plays with UNO Grad Tanarat Chaichana, Recording and Video