Satchmo SummerFest 2011 Special Events
Wednesday, August 3
The Inn on Bourbon salutes Louis Armstrong and Satchmo SummerFest
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join the New Orleans Opera on the eve of Satchmo SummerFest for a one-of-a-kind presentation of Louis Armstrong's most popular songs performed by local opera stars in truly new and unique interpretations. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, August 4 (Louis Armstrong’s birthday!)
Muriel’s Jackson Square
$65 per person
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Opening Reception
7:00 p.m. – Keynote Conversation with Richard Havers
Keynote Conversation – ‘SATCHMO’: LOUIS ARMSTRONG – AMBASSADOR OF JAZZ - Critically acclaimed British music writer Richard Havers is co-producer of the new comprehensive boxed set from Universal Music Group/Verve of great Armstrong recordings, ‘Satchmo’ – which will be officially released at the 2011 Satchmo SummerFest in New Orleans. The set is being hailed by experts as “the most complete Louis Armstrong boxed set ever made available”. Havers will be joined by Armstrong archivist Ricky Riccardi to discuss and play clips from the set, along with additional Armstrong re-issues scheduled for release later this year. Amongst his many books, Havers wrote the Frank Sinatra biography, ‘Sinatra’ and collaborated on two books with Bill Wyman - Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey and Rolling with the Stones. Richard Havers has written more than 2,000 jingles for radio and television and has produced concerts for artists such as Paul McCartney, the Beach Boys, Chicago, and America.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Satchmo Club Strut
$30 Wristband / $80 VIP Ticket plus Wristband
VISIT www.nojc.org to purchase tickets and more information
Get your wristband and crawl premier New Orleans music clubs and eateries in the Frenchmen Street Arts District, featuring top jazz artists who honor Louis Armstrong’s legacy for one special night. VIP tickets are available and include special seating and an exclusive VIP party. Confirmed artists for the 2011 Satchmo Club Strut include Allen Toussaint,
Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Lionel Ferbos,
Ellis Marsalis, John Boutte, Donald Harrison Jr, Davell Crawford,
Tom McDermott, Glen David Andrews,
Yoshio Toyama & the Dixie Saints, Charmaine Neville
and Jason Marsalis.
August 6 and 7
Free Dance Lessons at Satchmo SummerFest!
Dance lessons for all - Saturday and Sunday, in between sets at the Cornet Chop Suey Stage at Satchmo SummerFest. These are fun to participate in, or just observe! Sponsored by nolajitterbugs.com with lessons by Dancing Man 504, NOLA Jitterbugs, and Dance Quarter. Festival goers will learn traditional jazz dancing, second line, swing, and blues.
Big Butter & Eggman Jazz Breakfast (and Brunch) at the Market Cafe - 8 a.m. to noon
The Market Cafe is located at 1000 Decatur Street in the French Market District. Behind the Joan of Arc statue at St. Phillip Street, just two blocks from the Old U.S. Mint Guests will enjoy a reasonably-priced breakfast and enjoy live music with a focus on Louis Armstrong. Featured New Orleans artists include Sugarbear and Ben Hardy.
August 7
Jazz Mass at St. Augustine Church, followed by traditional second line parade
10 a.m. – St. Augustine Church is located at 1210 Gov. Nicholls Street in Treme
Arrive early! Standing room only event
Celebrate the 11th annual Satchmo SummerFest, featuring the Treme Brass Band – a unique Sunday morning music ministry at the church of Sidney Bechet. At 11:30, following mass, join the ‘Satchmo Salute’ Second Line Parade featuring Grand Marshall Boe Monkey Red, Jennifer Jones, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Million Dollar Baby Dolls, Dumaine Street Gang, Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Undefeated Divas, TBC (To Be Continued) Brass Band, Baby Boyz Brass Band, and more. Sponsored by Rhodes Funeral Home.
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