While in high school, Orlando Gilbert got a handle on New Orleans brass band songs like “Paul Barbarin’s Second Line” and “Gimme My Money Back” playing alongside his father, John
The JAZZ ROOM celebrates its 100th month in elegant fashion, presenting trumpeter/vocalist Jeremy Davenport and his quintet for a romantic evening of old-fashioned vocal classics from the Great American Song Book. Davenport’s cool blend of timeless swing and charismatic storytelling delivers the quintessential lounge experience reminiscent of jazz rooms of yesteryear. <br/>Raised on the St. Louis Symphony, Jeremy Davenport moved to New Orleans to discover jazz, and toured the world for six years with Harry Connick, Jr. A born entertainer, he went on to discover his own voice, literally as vocalist and trumpeter, with several critically acclaimed albums that highlight his unique blend of New Orleans jazz with a modern edge, bringing a jazz celebration to the JAZZ ROOM.<br/><br/>FEATURED MUSICIANS<br/>Karen Shiraishi on piano<br/>Aaron Narcisse on saxophone<br/>Jesse Boyd on bass<br/>Troy Davis on drums<br/><br/>The JAZZ ROOM provi