Saturday February 25th , 2022, 12:00-1:00pm
JAZZ ROOM at Stage Door Theater at the Blumenthal, 155 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

FREE

YOUTUBE LIVE-STREAM LINK: COMING SOON

Trumpeter and Vocalist Jeremy Davenport, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about the New Orleans jazz scene, his experience playing with some of the most amazing jazz musicians worldwide, and his critically acclaimed albums.
Born to classical music performers and educators, Jeremy trained under Ellis Marsalis, traveled with Harry Connick, Jr.’s Big Band, and has performed at the Ritz Carlton NOLA for 22 years. A born entertainer, Davenport has appeared with Emeril Legasse, The David Letterman Show, GQ Magazine, Cosmo, and more. Jeremy has created several critically acclaimed albums, the latest 2009 “We’ll Dance ‘Til Dawn”.
Join us on the YouTube livestream for this rich conversation or participate in person at the Stage Door Theater.
Through free panels, discussions, and workshops, JazzArts Charlotte is committed to bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Charlotte to enhance the experience of the music.
Enjoy this one-on-one conversation for a glimpse at the stories behind the music.

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A little more about Jeremy Davenport from his website: https://jeremydavenport.com/

A little pre-Interview interview from 2022 Forbes Travel Guide: https://stories.forbestravelguide.com/new-orleans-legend-keeps-jazz-traditions-alive-despite-the-pandemic

A few songs to wet your appetite:
https://youtu.be/ZIN3LK777kE – “You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To”, plus an interview sharing some background on Jeremy’s style and influences.
https://youtu.be/Y6VlQ0_wtt8 “Fly Me To The Moon” from Davenport Lounge.
https://youtu.be/nv6NVf6ByHE – “Basin St Blues”