About This Event
Acclaimed vocalist Roderick Harper returns to the stage for a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Alvin Batiste. A former student and collaborator of Batiste, Harper honors his mentor with an evening of soulful jazz rooted in the New Orleans tradition.
Known for his smooth, expressive voice, Harper has performed with Ellis Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Nicholas Payton, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, with recordings that have earned national and international acclaim.
Part of the Batiste Legacy Sessions, this special performance celebrates the music, mentorship, and lasting influence of Alvin Batiste through one of Baton Rouge’s most respected vocalists.
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Established in 1973 through efforts led by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (ACGBR) endeavors to promote cultural growth, economic development, and educational enhancement through the arts in and around the 10-parish region it serves. Those parishes include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupée, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, West Feliciana, and West Baton Rouge.
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