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What: Brad Walker Jazz Quartet at Cité des Arts
When: May 12th Mother's Day, 7:00pm
Tickets: $10.00 www.citedesarts.org paypal, or
337-291-1122
With a style befitting modern jazz, but evolving to incorporate elements of
R&B, street music, and rock, saxophonist Brad Walker is taking hold of the
New Orleans music scene. His collaborations with local heavy hitters Eric
Lindell, Colin Lake, and Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes is proof of the
effect he's had in the short time he's been in the Crescent City.
Originally from North Carolina, Walker’s affinity for the saxophone brought
him to study at LSU, where he was a top student. Ready to see what else the
music world held for him, Brad moved to Brooklyn where he absorbed the sounds of
New York City, listening to the legendary virtuosos who played the Blue Note,
Village Vanguard and the Stone. Inspired to make his mark on the music world,
Brad decided to leave NYC and settled into the perfect place for that: New
Orleans.
Upon arrival, Brad delved head first into the New Orleans music scene by
playing with some of the biggest names in the area. From his work as performer
and arranger with roots rock dynamos Eric Lindell and Colin Lake to
collaborations with, Aurora Nealand, Jeff Albert, Helen Gillet and others in his
experimental project [redrawblak], Walker’s impact on the city has been wide,
and his work with such creative minded individuals inspired Brad to begin his
own modern jazz Quartet.
Walker enlisted three musical heavyweights to fulfill his vision: Simon
Lott, Brian Seeger and James Singleton. The mutual respect between these four
musicians have helped cultivate Walker’s musical vision into an exciting
reality. Together they seamlessly blend the language of modern jazz with
electric flavors of rock, funk, and soul, creating a distinct sound that stands
out even from within the vibrant New Orleans music scene.
Image Credit: Cite des Arts
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