Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Adonis Rose Lagniappe Sessions with Kurt Brunus
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>with Kurt Brunus</strong></h2>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">At the National Park Service French Quarter Vistior Center </h4>
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<p>Join this lively discussion and performance with the <strong>Adonis Rose Quartet</strong>. Led by the great New Orleans drummer, Adonis Rose, visitors should expect an interview with the musicians followed by a performance.</p>
<p><strong>Adonis Rose</strong> is a Grammy-winning jazz drummer and the Artistic Director of the prestigious New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO). The New Orleans native came from a musical family – bassist Chris Severin is his uncle – and he took to the drums at an early age, influenced by his father and the legendary James Black. Rose attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and toured with lifelong friend Nicholas Payton, with whom he has recorded half a dozen albums. He has since performed with a Who’s Who of jazz, including Betty Carter, Harry Connick, Jr., Terrence Blanchard, Marcus Roberts, Nnenna Freelon, Kurt Elling, and Wynton Marsalis. He’s played at every major jazz festival and venue across the globe, from the North Sea to New Orleans, from Carnegie Hall to Newport. Rose has over 50 recordings to his credit, including the 2022 ballads collection, For All We Know, with his trio, (with pianist Ryan Hanselar and bassist Lex Warshawsky), and vocalist Gabrielle Cassava.</p>
<p>Rose is also an educator, festival producer, composer, and bandleader. He has held several Artist in Residence positions and his work with the NOJO has been hailed for the programs and partnerships he has developed, including a close relationship with Dee Dee Bridgewater. </p>
<p><strong>Kurt Brunus</strong> is a graduate of St. Augustine High School, where he held the position of trumpet section leader for two years. He also won the title of "Top Trumpeter" at LMEA, a city-wide jazz competition for high school students. Kurt studied music extensively at the University of New Orleans and Southern University of New Orleans. While attending these universities, Kurt played the trumpet / piano with the jazz ensembles and stage band, trumpet and percussion with the orchestra and the wind ensembles and marching band. Kurt's unique style and professionalism as an entertainer have made him a special addition to any group of which he is a part: The Temptations, Aaron Neville, Kermit Ruffins, Charmaine Neville, Wynton Marsalis, Wanda Rouzan, Walter Payton & The Bean Band, Sharon Martin, nson, Walter "Wolfman" Johnson, Juanita Brooks, Lillian Boute', Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, etc. He has opened for Gladys Knight, The O'Jays, Bobby Brown, Kenny G, Freddie Jackson, Chuck Mangione, Maze, Michael Henderson, and Patti LaBelle to name a few.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>This program is free and open to the public.</strong></p>