This is an Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge podcast series where we have in-depth discussions with artists who are doing amazing work in areas of the arts including performance, education, production, and arts advocacy.
Original Air Date: 11/23/2024 - Mike Esneault talks with drummer Herman Jackson, bassist Reggie Richards, and guitarist Lil' Ray Neal about their experiences with the blues legend BB King for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s AC23+ Artist Legacy Podcast Series. Listen to Herman and Reggie talk about their touring experiences with BB King and work with him on his final performances. Also, listen to Lil' Ray discuss his long history with the "King of the Blues" and the special connection he and his family had with BB King.
Original Air Date: 11/19/2024 - Mike Esneault talks and plays music with trumpeter and Capital Area United Way President/CEO, George Bell, for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s AC23+ Podcast Series. Listen to them discuss George’s influences along with his 30-plus-year career and life as a thriving community leader and musician.
Original Air Date: 11/07/2024 - Mike Esneault talks and plays music with New Orleans bassist, educator, and band leader Peter Harris for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast. Listen to them perform duets on original jazz compositions and discuss Peter’s influences along with his career and life in music.
Original Air Date: 11/07/2024 - Mike Esneault talks and plays music with New York-based, world-class trombone soloist, heralded bandleader, and Grammy-nominated arranger John Fedchock for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast. Listen to them perform duets on original jazz compositions and discuss Jon’s influences, career, and life in music.
Original Air Date: 10/29/2024 - Mike Esneault talks and plays music with classical and jazz pianist, composer, arranger, conductor and LSU music professor Dr. Willis Delony for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast. Listen to them perform piano duets on original jazz compositions as well as discuss Willis’ influences along with his career and life in music.