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Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival

  • New Orleans Jazz Museum 400 Esplanade Ave New Orleans United States (map)
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Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from Wednesday, January 15, 2020 through Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, five days of great talk, music, and more in celebration of the life and legacy of NEA Jazz Master Danny Barker.

Taking place throughout the Jazz Museum grounds and third floor auditorium, admission is only $10 daily – $40 for all five days – and includes access to all Museum exhibits.

Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival Schedule:

Friday, January 17, 2020 – Jazz Museum 3rd floor auditorium (Griot Stage)

3 pm - The Long View – Gwen Thompkins interviews Ellis Marsalis, Roger Dickerson & Don Marquis about the cultural & artistic legacy of Danny Barker.

4 pm – Mikio Shoji and the Tokyo Jazz Hounds – the honorary New Orleanian and his band

5pm – pianist Tom McDermott