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Click here to listen to Kim Prevost
KIM PREVOST is an accomplished
vocalist and songwriter. She has worked in all facets of the entertainment industry. She began singing as a child, in church
choirs, where she often performed duets with the pastor, her father. In addition to completing eight years of ballet,
tap and jazz dance training, she also pursued modeling. She continued to sing, dance and model throughout her college years. Her theater
credits include leading roles in "Sweet Charity," "Dreamgirls," "A Dose of Reality," "West
Side Story" and a Cole Porter review under musical direction of Allen Toussaint. Additional credits include several television
commercials and dancing for the MTV show "NFL Jams Live." Kim has performed with former GRP recording artist George
Howard, former Herbie Hancock percussionist Bill Summers, and the Walter Payton Trio. She is a featured vocalist on the last
release by Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails. Kim, along with her musical partner/husband Bill Solley have a wonderful assemblance of musicians
and make for a great corporate party, wedding or private party. They can perform as a duo or with their full band.
Listen to Delfeayo
Delfeayo Marsalis Hailing from New Orleans' first family of jazz, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis has been exciting audiences around
the world for more than a decade. A graduate of the prestigious New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts and
Boston's esteemed Berkley College of Music, Mr. Marsalis has shared the stage with some of the most recognized
and respected names in jazz. In addition to the highly recognized PBS documentary, "The Marsalis Family: A Jazz
Celebration", he has recorded and performed with the late Ray Charles, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tynere, Chick Corea, and Harry
Connick, Jr. New Orleans affliations include Kermit Ruffins, Dr. Michael White, Treme and Preservation Hall jazz bands,
and Henry Butler. Mr. Marsalis has recorded three critcally acclaimed cd's as
well producing over 100 more, offering his musical expertise to masters and students alike. Music lovers and critics
have always enjoyed his vivacious style and warm tone from down the Basin Street to Tokyo, Japan. Hear what
all the fuss is about for yourself, spend and evening with New Orleans' own...Delfeayo Marsalis.
Listen to Harry Connick
Since high school Harry Connick followed the music of the big band era
and its vocalists, learning the lyrics to all of the popular songs of the day by listening to the radio and records.
After a long career as District Attorney of the City of
New Orleans, Harry is now devoting more time to his music and is available for private parties, conventions, festivals and
special events.
After a long career as District Attorney of the
City of New Orleans, Harry is now devoting more time to his music and is available for private parties, conventions, festivals
and special events.
Harry now has a special show dedicated to the works of Sammy Cahn complete with background vocals that will wisk
you back to the big band era. If you happen to hear the kind of voice that the music world seldom hears,
turn around and give a listen, it just might be Harry Connick,
Sr.
Listen to Kermit Ruffins
Some say Kermit Ruffins
is Louis Armstrong reincarnated. While much has been made of his vital role in the founding and shaping of the ReBirth
Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins has become a capable and talented bandleader, writer, singer and musician in his own right. While
ReBirth and Kermit were once considered synonymous, the amicable split prompted tremendous growth for both operations; ReBirth
continues to roll, allowing their music to take them on reckless thrill rides into the funky netherworld, while the romantic
Ruffins has stopped rambling in favor of structure and swinging out. After leaving ReBirth, Ruffins formed the Barbecue Swingers,
was signed to a solo deal by Justice Records and released three CD's that have become jukebox staples in the Crescent
City. The Kermit Ruffins Big Band, a seventeen to twenty piece ensemble is just another dimension
of jazz Kermit has explored. Comprised of popular homegrown brass band musicians and up & coming modernist jazzers, this
crew performs mostly BBQ Swingers material and other standards. Kermit's willingness to take on and coordinate such a
monstrous enterprise is impressive, and his recruitment of legendary composer and arranger Wardell Quezerque to guide the Big Band is a testament to Kermit's
increasingly serious approach to his music, not to mention his reverence for those who came before him. Proud of his humble
roots and contributions to New Orleans music, Ruffins is not an artist one could anticipate stagnating. His popularity has
only increased over the 14 years he has played professionally and his growth as a musician has been a pleasure to witness.
Like his role model Louis Armstrong the youthful trumpeter is destined for a prolific, lifelong career in music. Kermit is
bound to continue pleasing the crowds with his ideas and innovations and long time fans would do well to hold on tight for
what is sure to be an exciting ride ahead. Kermit is also available as a quartet
to his big band!
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