Tipitina's

Sunday October 26, 2008 [12:30 PM - 3:30 PM ]

Tipitina's Foundation presents

"Music Workshop Series"

Resurrecting a program that was popular in the early '90s, the Tipitina's Foundation proudly announces the Sunday Music Workshop Series, the brainchild of Stanton Moore and Johnny and Deborah Vidacovich. These free workshops take place every Sunday from 12:30-3:30 at Tipitina's Uptown, where students have the opportunity to play with and learn from the best musicians in the city. As many of the city's various music programs have been put on hold since the storm, these workshops are serving a vital need in the rebuilding process: passing on the musical traditions to a younger generation. Featured artists so far have included Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Kirk Joseph, and Theresa Andersson. The on-stage workshops are only for students, who are encouraged to bring their insruments, but all members of the public are welcome to attend. No smoking/drinking.

Featuring Ricky Sebastian, Joe Krown, Fred Wesley, Walter Washington and Russell Batiste

Best known for his work with James Brown and the JBs, Fred Wesley has built his career in funk and jazz. From 1968 through 1975, Wesley was music director, arranger, trombonist and a primary composer for Brown's band, helping to create a brand of funk that he helped take to a new level upon joining forces with George Clinton and Bootsy Collins in 1975. Wesley's 35-year career includes playing with and arranging for a wide variety of other artist such as Ray Charles, Ike and Tina Turner, Usher, Lionel Hampton, Randy Crawford, Vanessa Williams, The SOS Band, Cameo and rappers De La Soul, to name a few. Scores of other artists have sampled his work.

Genre: Workshop
Ages: All Ages

TIPITINA'S UPTOWN

501 Napoleon Ave - New Orleans, LA - (DIRECTIONS)