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| Bleu Orleans at the Jazz Bakery Bleu Orleans, jazz ensemble from Crescent City, founded by producer, arranger, trumpeter and bandleader Edward Anderson and co-founded by producer / songwriter Darrell Lavigne, are master musicians in their own right, having performed with world-renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Tori Amos, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Smith, Harold Battiste, Herbie Hancock, and Brian McKnight. They have also appeared as members of the Ray Charles Septet in the Oscar-nominated feature film "Ray, " starring Jamie Foxx. As founding member Edward Anderson explains, "Bleu Orleans is very eclectic, very rooted in the fundamental influences of contemporary jazz but we also feel free to borrow from the undeniable influences of Motown, hip-hop and world music influences on the 21st century music." Bleu Orleans will showcase their eclectic blend of contemporary and traditional sounds at the Jazz Bakery Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd with an All-Star lineup featuring Edward Anderson on trumpet, Darrell Lavigne on piano/keys, Aaron Fletcher on saxes and a special guest appearance by multi-Grammy award nominee and Emmy award winning producer and pianist Patrice Rushen. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |