Featured Artists
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Anaïs St. John was raised in a musical household and trained as an opera singer, singing mezzo-soprano with the New Orleans Opera. St. John has a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Xavier University, and a master's degree from the University of New Orleans. She is an educator and has performed in musical and dramatic productions over the years.
As a solo artist, she blends jazz, blues, and R & B, inspired by iconic singers like Eartha Kitt and Lola Falana, and hometown heroes such as Irma Thomas and Germaine Bazzle. She can be found performing her repertoire in clubs and at festivals across the city and in Europe. St. John has developed several tribute shows, honoring Donna Summer, Tina Turner, and Lulu White (the Queen of Storyville), and often incorporates that material into her sets. |
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Amina Scott is an upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger. In 2012, Amina relocated from Oakland, CA to New Orleans, where she studied at Loyola University New Orleans under the tutelage of Allen Nisbet, Roland Guerin, and Ed Wise. She graduated from Loyola in 2016 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Industry Studies. She also studied at Florida State University, where she received a Masters of Music degree in jazz studies.
Amina joined the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra led by Adonis Rose. With them, she has performed at festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Ascona Jazz Festival (Ascona, Switzerland), and the Detroit Jazz Festival as well as with the small group, NOJO 7, performing at venues and festivals such as the St. Lucia Jazz Festival (St. Lucia) and the Exit Zero Jazz Festival (Cape May, NJ). Now based in New Orleans, Amina has performed with various artists including Steve Turre, Wess “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Nicholas Payton, David Murray, Jamison Ross, Nnenna Freelon, Christian Scott/Atunde Adjuah, and more. She also acts as a band leader with her trio and the up-and-coming fusion band, Noruz. |
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Victor Campbell
Growing up in Camaguey, Cuba, Campbell started to learn the piano at 5 years old. He later studied at the National Art Schools in Havana, first focusing on classical piano, but got hooked on jazz after seeing Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center performing in Havana. Seeing Wynton Marsalis’ father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., perform helped convince Campbell that he wanted to someday live in New Orleans. In 2012, Campbell was 17 and visited New Orleans as part of an exchange program through the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp. He settled here at 19, and performs his Cuban-style jazz both as a solo artist and with other bands. |
Lyrica Baroque
Lyrica Baroque is a unique gathering of artists who perform and educate as a special kind of chamber ensemble. Established in 2009, Lyrica Baroque is a three-time winner of Best Chamber Music Performance in Gambit Magazine’s Tribute to the Classical Arts. The group has performed in popular venues such as St. Mary’s Church in the Ursuline Convent, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the St. Louis Cathedral and collaborated with celebrated organizations such as The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans Friends of Music and the New Orleans Opera Association.
Lyrica Baroque is a unique gathering of artists who perform and educate as a special kind of chamber ensemble. Established in 2009, Lyrica Baroque is a three-time winner of Best Chamber Music Performance in Gambit Magazine’s Tribute to the Classical Arts. The group has performed in popular venues such as St. Mary’s Church in the Ursuline Convent, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the St. Louis Cathedral and collaborated with celebrated organizations such as The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans Friends of Music and the New Orleans Opera Association.
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The Kings of Brass are rooted deeply in the cultural tapestry of New Orleans, epitomizing the city's rich musical heritage. This collective of exceptionally talented musicians infuses their performances with a kaleidoscope of genres, seamlessly blending Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock 'n' Roll. Their infectious rhythms and soulful melodies capture the essence of the city's second-line tradition while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.
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