The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park presents Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert with Sam Taylor & Oscar Rossignoli on Tuesday, November 1st at 1:30 PM CDT.
Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert is a captivating blend of interesting talk and great music featuring top jazz artists in New Orleans, hosted monthly by award-winning radio producer and interviewer Fred Kasten. Sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
This event will consist of a 40-minute interview & a 50-minute performance.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve. Learn more about our program admission policy.
Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for daily virtual concerts, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Fred Kasten
Fred Kasten is an independent contributing radio producer/host at WWNO. After working at WWNO for over 20 years as an on-air talent, producer, and program director, Fred retired from full-time work in May of 2007. Fred is a native of Mobile, Alabama, a graduate of the University of Alabama, and a long-time resident of New Orleans. In addition to his work at WWNO, Fred develops independent audio projects from a home studio, producing radio features, commercials, and podcasts. Fred also does marketing and media consulting for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sam Taylor
Originally from Fort Myers, FL, Sam Taylor began playing piano at the age of 4 and saxophone at 13 under the guidance of his younger brother Dylan. In high school, he studied with trumpeter Dan Miller (Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson). After high school, Sam attended Florida State University and in 2017 moved to New Orleans to pursue a career in music. Sam has performed with Marcus Roberts, other international acts such as The Temptations and CTA (Chicago), and many New Orleans greats such as Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, and Roland Guerin just to name a few.
Oscar Rossignoli
Honduran-born pianist Oscar Rossignoli folds many traditions into his music, from his classical music formation to his passion for Latin and North American jazz. He’s currently based in New Orleans and works with some of the city’s best musicians such as Jason Marsalis, John Boutté, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herlin Riley, among others. He has also established his reputation in various settings and bands, including his brilliant Extended trio with Matt Booth and Brad Webb and by leading his own quartet.
His latest self-released album, Inertia, marks his first full-length solo piano project. The record, which he says he had been wanting to do for a long time, showcases his long relationship with his instrument of choice, as well as his process of discovery through improvisation. Tracks range from original compositions to improvisations and include a nod to Chopin and a tribute to the late great Chick Corea. -Matt Micucci for JAZZIZ