AC23+ - Artist Legacy Series of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

AC23+ - Artist Legacy Series of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Performing Arts Music Interviews

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E30 Brian Quezergue

Mike Esneault talks and plays music with New Orleans bassist, arranger, composer and band leader, Brian Quezergue, for the Arts Council of Greater Baton's "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast! Listen to them discuss Brian's life in music from his formative years growing up under the tutelage of his famous father Wardell Quezergue (arranger for The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Allen Touissant and many more), to later studies with the great Alvin Batiste, and his current life as a performer and composer.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E29 Don Evans

Mike Esneault talks and performs with jazz saxophonist Don Evans about his performance and teaching career. Don reflects on growing up in the New Orleans and learning music in that rich environment and being part of the blues and jazz music scene for many years in South Louisiana.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E28 Quamon Fowler

Orignal Ari Date 4/11/2025: Mike Esneault talks and plays music with Fort Worth tenor saxophonist, Quamon Fowler for the Arts Council of Greater Baton's "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast! Listen to them discuss Quamon's life in music from his formative years playing in church, later studies with the great Alvin Batiste, and his current life as a performer, educator and author.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E27 Sean Ardoin

Original Air Date 4/4/2025: Mike Esneault talks and plays music with 5-Time Grammy nominee, Zydeco musician, Sean Ardoin for the Arts Council of Greater Baton's "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast! Listen to them discuss his roots to the father of Zydeco, Amédé Ardoin, along with his music career, impactful work with the Grammy Recording Academy and so many other endeavors he is involved in.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E26 Ricky Sebastian

Original Air Date: 04/2/2025 Mike Esneault talks with renowned drummer, Ricky Sebastian about his extensive performance career in music with artists such as Harry Belafonte, Tania Maria, John Scofield and many others as well as his long tenure as a music educator.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E25 Yellowjackets with Bob Mintzer and Russell Ferrante

Original Air Date: 03/19/2025 Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Mike Esneault talks with Bob Mintzer and Russell Ferrante of the legendary two-time Grammy winning jazz fusion group Yellowjackets. Listen to them discuss the inner workings of the ensemble including recording and touring, amongst other topics.

AC23+ Artist Legacy Series E24 Mike Foster

Original Air Date: 02/25/2025 Mike Esneault talks and plays music with tuba/bass player, educator, and band leader Mike Foster for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s "AC23+ Artist Legacy Series" podcast. Listen to them perform duets discuss Foster's influences along with his career and life in music.

Mike Williams, Cully Joyce, Jason Smith at S. Arkansas University

Original Air Date: 02/27/2025 - Mike Esneault hosts a panel discussion on music development, careers in jazz, and jazz education with Mike Williams (lead trumpeter of the Count Basie band for 31 years), saxophonist Cully Joyce and trumpeter Jason Smith of the United States Air Force Big Band at Southern Arkansas University.

Behind the Scenes of Blues Legend BB King featuring Herman Jackson, Reggie Richards and Lil' Ray Neal

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.

George Bell

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.

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