PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Spring 2013 Hometown Concert Series, presented by Popeyes
THE BIG BEAT: A Fundraiser to Benefit NOJOThursday, April 18VIEW PHOTOS OF THE BIG BEAT 2012
For information or to purchase tickets, please contact Ashley Floyd at afloyd@thenojo.com or 504.444.3527.
- Silver Sponsor VIP Tickets: $1,000
- Two Tickets to The Big Beat
- Two tickets good for any NOJO Hometown Concert
- Recognition in The Big Beat program
- Individual Tickets: $350 each
2013 Sponsors
- Table Sponsors: David Schulingkamp and Livingston International Inc. ~ Elizabeth Boh ~ Jones Walker, L.L.P. ~ Kevin and Jeanne Poorman ~ The University of New Orleans
- Platinum: Kevin G. Clifford
- Gold: Adams and Reese, LLP ~ Joel T. Chaisson, II Campaign Fund ~ Kenneth Scwartz and Judith Kinnard (Tulane School of Architecture) ~ Mary Matalin and James Carville
- Silver: Andre’ and Caroline Robert ~ Charles & Susan Mayne ~ Hiller Jewelry ~ Lee and Jessica Reid ~ Loving Family Fund ~ OffBeat Magazine
THE NOJO JAZZ JAM ~ Every Wednesday
feat. Grammy Award-winning Irvin Mayfield, Musical Director Derek Douget, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra All-Stars, and special guests
Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans - 8:00 PM - $15 Cover Charge
Past Events: Spring 2013 Hometown Concert Series, presented by Popeyes
IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA PERFORM THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLESSaturday, January 19Doors 8:00, Show 9:00House of Blues New Orleans
IRVIN MAYFIELD'S BIANNUAL LECTURE: THE ART OF BUILDING GOOD IDEAS IIThursday, January 24, 6:00pmThe University of New Orleans, Education Building, Room 103*Free & Open to the PublicClick HERE for notes from Mayfield's original The Art of Building Good Ideaslecture (September 24, 2012)A HOMETOWN VALENTINE'S CONCERTfeaturing the Grammy Award-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
performing Duke Ellington's Music & Jazz Ballads
Conductor Leon "Kid Chocolate" BrownSpecial Guest Vocalist Germaine BazzleValentine's Night: Thursday, February 14Doors 9:00, Show 10:00New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center, 400 Esplanade Avenue
TICKETS: $35 in advance, $40 at the door*Special Guest Sonnet & Poem Readers: Chet Pourciau, Chriss Knight, Dana Gourrier, Glen David Andrews, Jabari Greer, Lauren "Fleurty Girl" Thom, Mark Romig, and Rafael Delgadillo
A TRIBUTE TO MAX ROACH'S M'BOOM FEATURING THE JASON MARSALIS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLESaturday, March 9Capital One Stage at Audubon ZooNoon - 2:00pm*This event is included in admission to Audubon Zoo, which is $17.50 for adults, $12 for children 2-12, and $13 for seniors 65+. Audubon Nature Institute members are admitted free of charge.ADDITIONAL INFO
TOUR DATE: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Friday, March 29 Copley Symphony HallTICKETS
THE NOJO 10: Fall 2012*Click here for The NOJO 10 Season Ticket information
#1 THE NOJO 10 KICKOFF CONCERT featuring Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with special guest LedisiPHOTO GALLERYSaturday, September 15; Doors 9:00pm, Show 10:00pmTipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon Avenue
Pre-Show EventsThursday, September 13, 6:00pmIrvin Mayfield's Biannual Lecture: Advancing the Conversation on Artistic LiteracyThe University of New Orleans, Education Building, Room 103Free & Open to the Public
Thursday, September 13, 7:30-10:00pmThe New Orleans Jazz Institute presents Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue SwingersThe Sandbar at the Cove, University of New OrleansFree & Open to the Public
#2 A TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES featuring Shannon Powell & the New Orleans Jazz OrchestraPHOTO GALLERYSaturday, September 29; Sets: 8:15pm, 9:15pm & 10:15pmPreservation Hall, 726 St. Peter Street
#3 "10 YEARS, 1 NIGHT" featuring Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz OrchestraPHOTO GALLERYStern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, New York City Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day), 8:00pm
- Special Guests: Aaron Neville, Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sphinx Virtuosi, Haley Reinhart & Casey Abrams
- Hosted by Soledad O'Brien
- Special Remarks by Dr. Peter J. Fos, Rocco Landesman & Rachel Goslins
- Sponsored by: The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, Prudential Financial, Inc., and the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Orleans
- Host Committee: Soledad O'Brien (chair), Anderson Cooper, Bryan Batt, Charles Ogletree, David Simon, Debra Shriver, George Wein, Hoda Kotb, John Goodman, Mary Matalin, Mitch Winehouse and Wendell Pierce
- Honorary Committee - Louisiana Delegation: The Honorable Jay Dardenne, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Louisiana; The Honorable Mary Landrieu, U.S. Senator for Louisiana; The Honorable David Vitter, U.S. Senator for Louisiana; The Honorable A.G. Crowe, Senator for Louisiana; The Honorable JP Morrell, Senator for Louisiana; The Honorable Edwin R. Murray, Senator for Louisiana; The Honorable Mitchell J. Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans; The Honorable Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson, President, New Orleans City Council; The Honorable Diana Bajoie, Member, New Orleans City Council; The Honorable Susan G. Guidry, Member, New Orleans City Council; The Honorable Cynthia Hedge Morrell, Member, New Orleans City Council; The Honorable Kristin Gisleson Palmer, Member, New Orleans City Council
#4 KEEPING SCORE: JAZZ + FILMIn Partnership with the New Orleans Film Festival
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Pilgrim Song features an original folky soundtrack by Wood & Iafrate; this narrative film follows a pinkslipped music teacher as he finds his way on the Appalachian Trail. Producer Nick Case will be in attendance.
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This concert doc captures Bird’s precarious, multi-instrumental looping technique and features live performances during his year-long concert tour.
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Documentary about the songwriter behind such classics as “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “This Magic Moment,” and “Viva Las Vegas,” who, for most of his life, was confined to crutches and a wheelchair after battling polio.
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7:40-8:00PM - Live Music by the All-Female Jazz band Mary's Three, presented by NOJO
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This film highlights untold stories of female Jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the 30s to the present day. Director Judy Chaikin will be in attendance.
Friday, October 19: The Talented Mr. Ripley featuring a live Jazz performance
Midnite Movie at the Prytania Theatre, hosted by Irvin Mayfield
#5 The New Orleans Jazz Institute's MASTERS SERIESPHOTO GALLERY*All NOJI Masters Series performances are free and open to the public
Steve Masakowski: A Jazz Tribute to the Grateful Dead
- Tuesday, October 16, 8:00pm - Official Premiere: Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street
- Thursday, October 25, 1:00-2:00pm - Community Performance in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park, New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center, 400 Esplanade Avenue
- Sunday, October 28, 6:30-7:30pm - Community Performance: Bacchanal Wine, 600 Poland Avenue
Victor Atkins: A Jazz Tribute to The Beatles
- Tuesday, October 23, 1:00-2:00pm - Community Performance in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park, New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center, 400 Esplanade Avenue
- Tuesday, October 23, 8:00pm - Official Premiere: Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street
- Friday, November 2, 6:00-7:00pm - Community Performance: Sound Cafe, 2700 Chartres Street
Ed Petersen: A Jazz Tribute to Stevie Wonder
- Wednesday, October 24, 2:00-3:00pm - Community Performance in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park, New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center, 400 Esplanade Avenue
- Friday, October 26, 7:30-9:00pm - Community Performance: The Prime Example, 1909 N. Broad Street
- Tuesday, October 30, 8:00pm -
- Official Premiere: Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse,
- Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street
Combined Performances
- Wednesday, October 24, 7:00pm
- The Sandbar at the Cove
, The University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus- Introduction by Dr. Susan Krantz, Dean of the UNO College of Liberal Arts
- Thursday, October 25, 5:30-7:00pm
Combined Master ClassFriday, October 26, 2:00-3:30pmThe New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
#6 IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NOJO JAZZ JAMFEATURING THE MUSIC OF ART BLAKEY'S BANDSWednesday, November 14, 8:00pmIrvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans, 300 Bourbon Street
#7 A TRIBUTE TO JAMES BOOKER featuring an All-Star Piano SummitFriday, November 2, 8:00pmIrvin Mayfield's I Club, JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal Street
Pre-Show EventThursday, November 1, 12:00pmCommunity Performance in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historic ParkNew Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center, 400 Esplanade AvenueFree & Open to the Public
#8 "SAY HELLO TO OLD NEW ORLEANS" - Rescheduledfeaturing Cyril Neville with Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra plus Special Guests
The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal Street
#9 A TRIBUTE TO LITERARY LEGEND ERNEST GAINESPHOTO GALLERYThe Premiere of an original Jazz score by Irvin Mayfield featuring the New Orleans Jazz OrchestraFriday, November 30Doors 6:30pm, Concert 7:30pmThe Joy Theater, 1200 Canal StreetEvent Partners: The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society's 2012 A Lesson Before Dying BIG READ project and its Words & Music arts festival, the New Orleans Public Library Foundation, the University of New Orleans, & the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Pre-Show Events
Wednesday, November 28, 11:00am - 1:00pmThe 2012 A Lesson Before Dying BIG READ Master ClassDixon Hall, Tulane UniversityEvent Partners: The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Tulane University & WYLD-FM
- Part One: How to Create a Winning Manuscript: This session featured novelist George Bishop, author of A Letter to My Daughter and judge of the "Short Story by a High School Student" Category of the William Faulkner – William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition. He introduced the winner, Leigh Villa, who read briefly from her manuscript.
- Part Two: "Using Fiction to Get at the Truth" - During the second session, author of A Love Letter to New Orleans and Grammy Award-winner Irvin Mayfield interviewed Louisiana literary master Ernest J. Gaines. The program was introduced and moderated by playwright and novelist Hal Clark, who also hosts WYLD-FM's award-winning talk show "Sunday Journal."
- *The 2012 A Lesson Before Dying BIG READ Master Class was presented by the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society and partners with a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (free to Louisiana students, teachers and librarians on a first-come, first-served basis).
Thursday, November 29, 4:00-5:00pmExclusive Premiere PreviewMain Branch of the New Orleans Public Library, 219 Loyola AvenueFree & Open to the Public
#10 NOJO's 10th BIRTHDAY PARTYPHOTO GALLERYWednesday, December 19, 8:00pmIrvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans, 300 Bourbon Street
For booking information, please contact:
Brandt Vicknair
(504) 301-9006, bvicknair@thenojo.com
