Astral Project, with its original all-star roster and 40-plus-year history, easily ranks as New Orleans’ premier modern jazz ensemble. Founded in 1978 by saxophonist Tony Dagradi, the group also includes seven-string guitar whiz Steve Masakowski, the impeccable drummer John... Read more

Amina Scott is a dynamic electric and acoustic jazz bassist who leads her own quartet and her fusion band, PHYRA, in addition to serving as the primary bassist for the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and the DeeDee Bridgewater Big Band.  She lays down solid grooves on the club s... Read more

Victor “Red” Atkins hails from Selma, Alabama. He began playing with Delfeayo Marsalis in 1989 and went on to perform with Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Aaron Neville, and many more. Victor is currently a member of Irvin Mayfield's New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Read more