NEW ORLEANS - The D'Batiste Fathers & Sons with select former members of the famed Batiste Brothers Band will Film on Congo Square Stage at 12.:20 p.m. at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell Friday, May 6th, 2022. Headed by Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee David Batiste (David Batiste and The Gladiators) who was a pioneer of "New Orleans funk", will be joined by sons Damon, Russell, Ryan, and Jamal Batiste; and a new edition in grandson Christopher Prosper Batiste for a mid-day blast of down-home funk and Rhythm 'n Blues.

With approximately 25 members performing professionally, NOLA’s Royal Family of Music”, the Batiste family is heralded as being "Louisiana's largest musical family." Mpume and Nikki Williams, South African powerhouse performers, will be joining NOLA's Royal Family as they perform their phenomenal form of music.

The Batiste’s musical notes are heard around the world on and off the stage. Damon Batiste the founder of NOSACONN, (New Orleans South Africa Connection) has served as a cultural ambassador with a focus on investing in the African Diaspora and BIPOC communities in the U.S. and Africa. In celebration of his award-winning first cousin Jon Batiste, bandmaster for the Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert, His Majesty King Makhosoke 11 and her Royal Highness Queen Sekhothali Mabhena of the Amandebele Nation joined Damon Batiste with partners Virtual Nation Builders’ Candice Dawkshas; Brett Bowes, an Executive of Guqula (Zulu word for change) for “The Grammy Party in the Bush”at the Sensational Sunset Safari Lodge in a Game Reserve in South Africa.  The Grammy Party in the Bush was the perfect venue for the business partners to announce a $500 Million Dollar (USD) Music, Film, & Tourism Project.

Born one of seven boys to Estella and Jean Batiste from the community of Little Farm (River Ridge, La.), David Batiste, Sr. would one day have fifteen children of his own. Initially a bass drum player in Bunch Village Junior High School, David fell in love with the keys when his father bought the family a piano when he was 13 years old. In 1962 he formed (King) David Batiste and The Gladiators and recorded the tunes "Cut Out" and "6th Ward High Step" in 1964. A year later they would win Harlem's "Amateur Night at the Apollo" in New York. In 1970 David Batiste and The Gladiators had a hit record with "Funky Soul" which would help propelled them to building an international following. David also performed with the Meters as the keyboardist from 1977-1980 and performed on Saturday Night Live in 1977. It was during that time that the Batiste Band was formed, headed by David's younger brother Paul Batiste with Michael and Peter Batiste forming the nucleus of the band.

David Batiste "Louisiana Music Hall of Fame" and 2021 Cutting Edge Music Influencer of Year and Lifetime Achievement Award from Whitehouse for Arts Education & Community Outreach with Obama Administration would go on to work with such musical greats as Jackie Wilson, David Ruffin, ZZ Hill, Percy Sledge, Cyril Neville, Johnny Adams, Major Lance, Isaac Hayes, Cyril Johnson, Ollie Nightingale, James Carr, Ann Pebles, Ernie Kado, Chris Kenner, King Floyd and others.

The Batiste family has appeared across the United States as well as in South Africa, Mexico, Europe and Japan.

David Russell Batiste, Jr. started playing drums at the age of four and began playing in the family's band when he was only seven. After a two year stay with Charmaine Neville's band, Russell joined The Meters band (Funky Meters) in 1989 as a replacement for Zigaboo Modeliste.

Damon J. Batiste is the President & Cultural Ambassador of the New Orleans South African Connection. Mr. Batiste has traveled to Africa over 82 times since his first trip to South Arica in 1998 to include a visit in December 2021 just as the new COVID-19 variant emerged in South Africa. The beginning of his African visits resulted in a solid cultural music exchange between New Orleans & South Africa. This Connection has seen the likes of Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masakela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jimmy Dludlu, Selealo Seloto, Prince Kupi, Musi Manzini & Miss South Africa and more return to the Birth Place of Jazz New Orleans, Louisiana.

Today, Damon serves as Director to #B Kids with Metairie Sunrise Rotary Club and Leads Music Appreciation and Cultural Enrichment in State Largest School District of Jefferson Parish. Mr. Batiste also created the Jazz Cruises for the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and has just completed the 1st South Africa Grammy Party at Zebula with Virtual Nation Builders. 

Drummer Jamal Batiste is one of many musical seeds of New Orleans's own Batiste Family. The son of David Batiste, Sr. and Jackie Shedrick was born on June 18, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a producer and an exceptionally talented drummer, who has been playing drums since the age of three. Jamal earned his specialized B.A. degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans.

At the age of 4, Ryan Batiste began playing the drum. His parents noticed his musical abilities even before then, and for him music took precedence over playing outside with friends and sports. The 2002 Modern Drummer magazine dubbed Ryan as a "future grove master" at the tender age of nine.

Recently, my cousin Jon Batiste was chosen to be the band director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. When I received the news I was extremely excited and happy for him. It was amazing because that's my first cousin and I used to see him all the time, but NOW he's in New York with the top cats!

The Ivory Coast cultural and tourism delegation of Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, the CEO of the lottery company of Cote d’Ivoire, LONACI; Alain Guikou, director and producer of the movie “The Ticket at Any Cost;” Alfred Zebi, partner in Sol Prodd Consulting; Fate Toure, actress, co-producer of “Le Ticket a Tout Prix” and top model and Necy N’Dri, actress and TV host for a cooking show, not only enjoyed the Saturday’s fundraiser but were also guests Tuesday evening at a special reception at Nicholls State’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute with Nicholls State President Dr. Jay Clune and Louisiana State Lieutenant Governor Billy Nunguesser in attendance. The culmination of the Ivory Coast cultural exchange began as Dr. Vivian Ray, with over 30 years as a chef and educator, a member of the staff at the culinary institute served as Cultural Ambassador for NOSACONN in Senegal and the Ivory Coast during March, Women’s History Month. Her trip featured by LyfePulse New Orleans can be seen on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb-oIDrb3Mw.

THE BEAT GOES ON….

Started in 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to showcase the most important names in music history alongside many of Louisiana's favorite entertainers. Tickets are available at www.nojazzfest.com

(Image: Sir Edward "Kidd" Jordan: Photo credit, JR Thomason)

NEW ORLEANS (5/4/2022) - Tomorrow, at the request of Oliver M. Thomas, Councilmember District E, the City of New Orleans is scheduled to proclaim Thursday, May 5, 2022 "Edward "Kidd" Jordan Day in the City of New Orleans." The City Council is recognizing Mr. Jordan for his commitment to the music education programs he developed at Southern University at New Orleans as well as for the numerous famous musicians, including his children whom he has trained during his lifetime. This honor is being bestowed on Mr. Jordan on his 87th birthday.

The legendary saxophonist Sir Edward “Kidd” Jordan is acclaimed internationally as one of the true master improvisers still performing today. Indie Jazz aptly describes Kidd Jordan as a “genteel man” who is probably the single most under-documented jazz musician of his generation, a fact that is even more remarkable when you consider that he is also one of the busiest musicians in the world. Jordan was recognized as a jazz maverick back in the 1940s intent on exploring jazz rooted music's outer reaches.

This virtuoso unselfishly shared his gift of and passion for music for more than 50 years, 34 of which he spent at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) until he retired in 2006 as head of the jazz studies program.

Two years ago, in honor of his 85th birthday, Kidd released his latest album titled “Last Trane to New Orleans” which showcases Kidd Jordan’s Avant-garde style and expresses his life experiences.

Acclaimed bassist William Parker proclaims, “This album captures the history and mystery of New Orleans, it has everything from the church to the gumbo”!

Jordan states, “I play off the surroundings. I play off of people. When I go on a gig, I go with an open mind. I react to music.” The “Last Trane to New Orleans” is a culmination of Kidd Jordan’s body of work – expressed both in his approach to spontaneous composition and the impact of his example on the next generation of improvisers.

The album features Marlon Jordan on trumpet, Edwin Bayard on tenor saxophone, Darrell Lavigne on piano, and Mark Lomax II on drums. The album was produced by Kidd’s daughter Rachel Jordan, and engineered by grandson Paul Sims.

During his lifetime, Jordan has performed on tenor, baritone, soprano, alto, C-melody and sopranino saxophones, as well as contrabass and bass clarinets. He has performed and recorded with a broad array of musicians in styles ranging from R&B to avant-garde jazz, including Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Gladys Knight, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, R.E.M., Art Neville, Aaron Neville, Johnny Adams, Deacon John, Ellis Marsalis, Cannonball Adderley, Alvin Batiste, Archie Shepp, Dewey Redmond, Fred Anderson, Ornette Coleman, Sun RA, William Parker, Hamid Drake, Alan Silva, Ed Blackwell, and Cecil Taylor, among others. He was a member of two prominent New Orleans Big Bands: William Houston, and Herb Tassin.

The Improvisation Arts Quintet, a group he founded in 1975 with drummer Alvin Fielder, bassist London Branch, trumpeter Clyde Kerr, and saxophonist Alvin Thomas which later included, pianist Darrel Lavigne, pianist Joel Futterman, bassist Elton Heron, flutist Kent Jordan, and trumpeter Marlon Jordan has "recorded a remarkable catalogue of free-flowing instinctive interactive avant-garde music in which collective passages of sounds are more than personal freedom, but an evolution of complimentary imagery moving together and apart, each artist becoming an ear, an eye and most of all a heart for the sake of the creative spiritual soul."

Citing him as a visionary educator and performer, the French Government recognized Jordan in 1985 as a Knight (Chevalier) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, their nation’s highest honor.

In May of 2017 Jordan received an honorary doctor of music degree from Loyola University New Orleans ─ a distinction reserved at Loyola for eminent individuals whose lives of achievement and service exemplify the philosophy of Jesuit education.

For the past three decades, Jordan has had a highly productive and close relationship with drummer Alvin Fielder (deceased) and bassist William Parker. Jordan developed a close musical relationship with innovative pianist Joel Futterman back in the early 90's and they continue to perform and record together. Jordan's first recording was titled, "No Compromise" and that very accurately expresses his personal conviction about his music.

A New Orleans resident, Jordan was born in Crowley, Louisiana on May 5, 1935 where he grew up listening to Zydeco and Blues. It was there that he learned to play saxophone from his music teachers; Warren Milson and Joseph Oger, a French-Canadian. After hearing Charlie Parker and Lester Young, he became interested in the art of jazz improvisation.

His growth as a musician later continued at Ross High School in Crowley where he encountered Southern University alums Emmett Jacobs and William Byrd. When Mr. Jordan landed in Baton Rouge from 1952 to 1955 he advanced his music studies under Southern University’s band director T. Leroy Davis and woodwind teachers John Banks and Huel Perkins. At Southern, he also connected with another soon-to-be musical legend, his bandmate, and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother and future brother-in-law the late Alvin Batiste.

Upon receiving his degree, Jordan relocated in 1955 to New Orleans, where he began playing R&B alongside musicians such as Guitar Slim, Ray Charles, Big Maybelle, Big Joe Turner, Lloyd Lambert, Lawrence Cotton, Chuck Willis, George Adams, and Choker Campbell. He later earned his master’s degree in music from Millikin University and pursued post-graduate summer studies with Fred Hempke at Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois.

Jordan later earned his master’s degree in music from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois where he studied under Drs. J. Roger Miller, Roger Schueler and Jean Northrup. Jordan’s post-graduate summer studies lead him to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he studied under Fred Hemke who doubled as a reed maker.

Jordan organized the first World Saxophone Quartet in 1976 that included saxophonists Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake and David Murray accompanied by Alvin Fielder (drums), Elton Heron (electric bass), and London Branch (bass) at shows performed at SUNO (12/9/76) and the famed "Lu and Charilie's" (12/10/76 & 12/11/76) respectively. He has amassed a discography of over 30 recordings and has performed in jazz and music festivals around the world including Germany, Netherlands, Finland, France, and Africa, has been a featured performer with the New Orleans Philharmonic, as well as performed with various "pit bands" in support of shows that come through New Orleans. Jordan has been a regular performer at the Visions Festival in New York each spring.

After his years at Southern University as a student, Mr. Jordan began his journey to share his knowledge of music. Jordan began his formal teaching career in 1955 at Bethune High School in Norco, Louisiana. Prior to that, he spent time in New Orleans’ historic Faubourg Tremé as an instructor at the William Houston School of Music.

In 1972 he became a professor of music at Southern University where he shared his vision of improvisation and encouraged students to find their authentic creative voices for over 34 years. As chairman of Southern University’s Jazz Studies Program, he organized the first performance of the legendary World Saxophone Quartet featuring Hamiet Bluiett, David Murray, Julius Hemphil, and Oliver Lake. For over 25 years, he has taught at the Jazz and Heritage School of Music and has served as Artistic Director for the Louis Armstrong Satchmo Jazz Camp, an outstanding community outreach program.

“Mr. Jordan’s legacy is solidified by his insistence that his students’ music contains one critical element---originality. And he practices what he preaches. Mr. Jordan once said, “Nowadays everybody just wants to play the same stuff that everybody else is playing. Same solos, same licks, and I can see that because everybody wants to be accepted, but I don't care about that. The minute someone wants to pat me on the back about something is the minute I'm ready to leave. You've got to know yourself and what you're capable of doing and how you want to do it.”

Jordan has taught hundreds, if not thousands, of students including well-known musicians Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Leroy Adams, Calvin Johnson, Sammie “Big Sam”, William, Charles Joseph, Julius Handy, Curley Blanchard, Gary Brown, Kirk Ford, Raymond Deggs, George Pack, Richard Moten, John Longo, Reggie Houston, Wendell Brunius, Abe Thompson, Maynard Chatters, Jr., Elton Heron, Carl Leblanc, Darrell Lavigne, Tony Dagradi, Jamil Sharif, Jonathan "Jon" Batiste, Christian Scott, and others.

Other former students include; Brian Quezergue, Kenneth Anderson, Andrew Baham, Paul Batiste, Peter Batiste, Russell Batiste Jr., Alonza Bowens, Neal Dominque, Joe Dyson, Natasha Harris, Arthur Mitchell, Aja Mohammed, Conan Pappas, Usie Phillips, Wesley Phillips, Khristopher Royal, Chris Severin, Vernon Severin, Troy Sawyer, Walter Smith, III, Tony Villon, Richard Moten, Louis Bibbs, Abe Compson, Wali Abbel Ra’oof, Safi Ra’oof, Gregory Agid, Courtney Bryan, Sarina Taylor, Bazile Williams, Ervin Williams, Glenny Massie, Rodney Massie, George Verret, LeRoy Haynes, Edward Francis, Robert Roy, Ed Berrin and many, many others.

Jordan was honored with Offbeat magazine’s first Lifetime Achievement Award for Music Education and his musical contributions have been documented on CBS’ 60 Minutes. In 2008, Southern University at New Orleans Foundation honored Jordan during their annual BASH III and Jordan received a Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the Vision Festival XIII in New York City. In 2013, the Jazz Journalist Association named Jordan a “Jazz Hero.”

Although Mr. Jordan’s dedication to music education can safely be described as unmatched, his dedication to his family has been immeasurable. Through the years he has been able to boast of being the husband of Edvidge Chatters Jordan and the father of Edward, Jr., Kent, Christie, Paul, Stephanie, Rachel and Marlon. Four of the Jordan children are well-known professional musicians: Kent, a master flutist; Stephanie, a noted jazz singer; Rachel, a classical violinist; and Marlon, an acclaimed jazz trumpeter.

Mr. Jordan even found a horse racing and training partner in his nephew Maynard Chatters, Jr.

BATON ROUGE, LA (March 22, 2022) - The 5th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is pleased to announce this years’ Pioneer Award Recipient is Deborah Dickerson of D’s “Southern Soul” Café in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The award was established to honor outstanding contributions to the soul food industry. Miss D, as she’s called, founded the café in 2015. In addition to serving great food, it also provides a safe haven for youth by providing free meals and tutoring. Some of her most requested dishes are Chitterlings, Smothered Liver and the only place you can get Peppergrass in the world.

The Cooking Contest is also now open to entrants. The five categories are Meats, Vegetable and Side Dishes, Breads and Desserts, Appetizers and Soups, Beverages and Ices. Criteria is Presentation, Taste, and the Story or History behind each entry. Ten contestants in each category will be pre-selected by the judging committee. Entry fees are $20.00. $30.00 for walk-ups, if slots are available. Contestants need to bring enough food for six people the day of their category judging. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category.

The talent lineup features soul, blues, gospel, R&B and spoken word artists. Performers to date include Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars featuring singer/songwriter Larry “LZ” Dillon, spoken word artist ‘Nspire and the Inspiration band, comedian Eddie “Cool” Deemer, R&B singer Xavie Shorts and blues rocker Owen Scott. Returning gospel acts include The PEW (Prophetic Encounter Worshipers), House of God Ministries, Belwin J. Bruins and Pastor Leon Hitchens. Also joining the lineup are blues greats SmokeHouse Porter and Miss Mamie, along with poet Sir AP, songstress’ April Nicole and Katrina, Lisa Harris’ Tina Turner Tribute show and Kasey Ball Presents Soul Loop. Stage times and more acts will be announced closer to the date.

The 5th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is being held Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at River Front Plaza, 300 River Road South, in downtown Baton Rouge. The festival is family-friendly, free to the public, and also features a Vendors Village. VIP tickets, available on the website, include food, beverages, photo ops, and additional perks. For more information on D’s “Southern Soul” Café, the cooking contest, and VIP tickets please visit www.brsoulfoodfest.com or call 225-802-9681.

New Orleans: Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events is back with its in-person conferences and events hosting musicians and entertainment professionals, July 7 - 9, 2022, at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. Pre-Conference events July 6th.

Thirty years ago, Cutting Edge committed to bringing music business education to musicians and music professionals. Over the years, it has become a multi-faceted event producing activities year-round on all aspects of music, entertainment business, and culture.

Along the way, we have made great friends and received excellent advice.

Thank you to the many speakers, musicians, and sponsors who contributed to our mission and helped us keep our commitment made all those years ago. Join us as we continue to become the best boutique music conference.

Cutting Edge CE (formerly the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) will again discuss Hot Topics and Current Trends in today's entertainment business. Attend conference sessions on Entertainment Law, Music Business, Film financing and production, Tax Credits, and Roots Music.

The Cutting Edges performance series, the NewWorks Showcases, the NOLA Downtown Festival, and the New Orleans Songwriters Summit will return to the streets of Downtown New Orleans' Central Business District, the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street, and St Claude Street. Cutting Edges virtual events, Cutting Edge REDUX, and the North American Virtual Song Video Contest will produce LIVE from the InterContinental Hotel.

Founded in 1993, Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar examines the latest in Entertainment Law, including litigation trends, publishing, trademark, current contractual agreement safeguards as well as film contracts and digital agreements. Staffed by some of today’s top practicing entertainment attorneys.

With 2020 U.S. Music Publishing royalties in excess of $4 billion dollars and SoundExchange collections exceeding $1 billion dollars, the U.S. financial marketplace for songwriters, music publishers, recording artists, and labels is in a very positive place. But what are the sources of this revenue and how are these rates being determined and for how long and most importantly, how much money are we talking about? This panel will dissect the three main sources of Music Publisher/Songwriter income and the Artist/Label lucrative world of Interactive Streaming as well as what the future looks like for all $areas-both positives as well as challenges.

Early Bird Registration ends April 3; REGISTER HERE!

They will feature successful music professionals who address current music industry opportunities, everything from getting your music in films to booking, touring, and post-pandemic publicity. Crafting songs in the songwriter's segment will be “Don't Miss” sessions for songwriters and composures. This year, Cutting Edge REDUX and the Virtual Song Contest, virtual sessions, interviews, and showcases. These events will coincide with the in-person sessions. Attendees can attend Mentoring and One-On-One Consultations.

Bring on the Bands! Play for the professionals. A band’s best publicity is performance. Also, these artists get an opportunity to attend panels and network at the conference. Including the New Orleans Songwriters Summit…

The Roots Music Gathering is about the world communities that, like New Orleans, produce music as a part of their cultural expression. This year we recognize sustaining cultural activities in an in-demand neighborhood is the new struggle of Cultural Bearers

The Cutting Edge Film and Interactive Media Workshops will discuss the future of filming in tax-subsidized locales and producing a repeating TV production, podcast or radio show. Filmmakers, TV producers, and government officials will weigh in on the discussions. Those interested can apply to have their film screened in the Cutting Edges “Music In Movies” film series.

The 11th NOLA DOWNTOWN music and arts festival is part of the Cutting Edge CE. With revolving locations between the French Quarter, Central Business District, and the Warehouse Arts District, the festival celebrates the revival of Downtown New Orleans.

The North American Song Competition promises those who submit opportunities for knowledge and direction in their journey in the music business, powered by the decades of music industry activities of Cutting Edge CE Conferences & Events, its sponsors, collaborators, and speakers.

New Orleans North American Song Competition’s “Virtual Song Contest” uniquely allows songwriters from all genres to submit their video for FREE (Your original song, PLEASE). We will review your submission; a select number of artists will be invited to upload their songs to the competition platform, documentation verifying ownership is not due until an invitation is delivered.

New Orleans North American Song Competition will provide evaluations of their songs, performances, and video production for those who submit songs. For more information, contact: North American Song Competition HERE.

ROUNDS

The New Orleans North American Song Competition is a multi-round contest comprising Qualifying, Semi-Final, and Final rounds. The winner will be chosen solely from the submission process; however, a Live performance opportunity will be offered to selected songwriters for the Virtual Song Challenge category. This is a virtual event; audience voting is the critical element (ballot loading is discouraged). For More information, click HERE 

Additionally, each artist selected for the final round will receive a Full Registration (valued $350.00) to the Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events http://cuttingedgenola.com/

The ultimate prize is the involvement, evaluations, and mentoring of each artist that takes place at every Cutting Edge CE Conference.

CONTACT US FOR THE 1ST ROUND INFORMATION HERE

April 3: Cutting Edge CE EarlyBird Registration ends April 3 Register HERE

Need a hotel room? The InterContinental Hotel Cutting Edge rates are $89.

Cutting Edge would to thank our Friends and Supporters: Mayor LaTonya Cantrell, Chelsey Richard Napoleon Clerk of Civil District Court, Councilmembers’ Lesli Harris, Eugene Green, and Joe Giarrusso III and the New Orleans City Council, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy, Louisiana Economic Development’s Louisiana Entertainment Office, Downtown Development District Industry: American Federation of Musician Local 174-496, Recording Academy Memphis Chapter, ReverbNation. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, 2112 Music Incubator Chicago, gitmit, Groovelist, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, Entertainment Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Rabadash Recording Studios, We The Collective, New Orleans Jazz Museum, Carver Theater Foundation, Henry Turner Listening Room Foundation, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation,

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Venue Partners: Santos Bar, The Art Garage, Allways Lounge, Buffa’s, Sidney’s Saloon, Carnaval Lounge, New Orleans Jazz Museum, Duncan Plaza and Julius Kimbrough’s Prime Example Jazz Club.

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