Host: Louisiana Humanities Center
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location: Louisiana Humanities Center @ Turners' Hall
Street: 938 Lafayette St. (corner of O'Keefe)
City/Town: New Orleans, LA
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Phone: 5046202632
Email: boyles@leh.org

The "Professors" piano night series continues on Wednesday, March 11th, at 7pm with Ronald Markham. As president & CEO of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Markham heads one of New Orleans' most promising organizations dedicated to the performance and celebration of authentic New Orleans jazz. As a pianist, he has performed extensively with trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and Los Hombres Calientes, and performed sacred jazz in New Orleans churches. The evening includes 2 half-hour sets and an interview with WWOZ's David Kunian, plus an audience Q&A.

Admission is $5 and doors open at 6:45 pm. A short reception with cash bar will follow the second set. To make reservations or for press inquiries, contact Brian Boyles at 504.620.2632 or boyles@leh.org

About the series:
In the vibrant musical history of New Orleans, there is no more vital strand than the piano player tradition. From Gottschalk to Jelly Roll, Fess to Harry Connick, Jr., the city’s great pianists have shaped the sound and image of the city, defining its style while carrying on its collective memory. The “Professors” series is dedicated to the celebration and exploration of the tradition in its present forms and personalities. Next installment: Wednesday, May 13th with Jesse McBride.