Russell Welch is a sought-after guitarist, composer, and producer who excels in the Gypsy jazz stylings first espoused by Django Reinhardt. Welch brings his impeccable fretwork to his own band, the Russell Welch Hot Quartet/Trio, and to a number of other local trad jazz ban... Read more

Roderick “Rev” Paulin, a saxophonist and clarinetist, was born with deep roots in the New Orleans music scene. The son of legendary band leader Ernest “Doc” Paulin, who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years, young Roderick was steeped in musiciansh... Read more

Robin Barnes, dubbed the “Songbird of New Orleans,” is a jazz singer who incorporates the rhythms and musical traditions of her native city in her exciting performances, often with her band, the Fiya Birds, or in duet with her husband, bassist Pat Casey, as Da Lovebirds. D... Read more

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Peter Harris lays down deep jazz bass grooves with his own acclaimed ensembles and for a host of top-named talent – Germaine Bazzle, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Herlin Riley, Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Don Vappie, and Nicholas Payton. The New Orleans native has... Read more

Pat Casey & The New Sound features bassist Pat Casey and an all-star cast of New Orleans musicians, including songbird extraordinaire Robin Barnes, the elegant Danny Abel on guitar, and Khris Royal on horns. While rooted firmly in jazz, Casey and his merry band explore Braz... Read more

Oscar Rossignoli, a native of Honduras, is an in-demand pianist and composer who has been based in New Orleans since 2015, when he arrived to study at the University of New Orleans. Rossignoli folds many traditions into his music, from his classical music formation to his p... Read more

Or Shovaly Plus is a guitar-based jazz-funk-soul band that beautifully weaves together various musical influences from guitarist Or Shovaly's life journey. Based in New Orleans, Or's experiences in the city have deeply shaped the band's sound - while his family ties to the ... Read more