November 15
Anais St. John
Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance
New Orleans singer and entertainer Anaïs St. John brings her latest cabaret show back for one weekend. Through song and spoken word, Anaïs brings to life Josephine Baker’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in East St. Louis to the stages of Jazz Age Paris, to her wartime service in France and North Africa, and to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance, created for and starring Anaïs St. John, was written by @denisealtobello with musical direction by @harrymayronne
November 30
Jason Marsalis
West Bank Bayou Classic Weekend Party
From a tender young age it was clear that Jason Marsalis had what it took to be great. Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his wife Dolores, and the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Together, the four brothers and their patriarch Ellis, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz. With each passing year Jason Marsalis continues to grow and develop as both a composer and performer. With a fire in his heart and a passion for the music, his will to swing has never been more resolute. The maturity and the command he possesses over his music is clearly evident to those who have heard or seen him.
