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This program takes place at our French Quarter Visitor Center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first served basis.Join the Arrowhead Jazz Band in celebrating the 115th anniversary of Mahalia Jackson’s birthday!
Mahalia Jackson Born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became one of gospel music’s all-time greats, known for her rich, powerful voice that cultivated a global following. Jackson grew up in a Pitt Street shack and started singing at 4 years old in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church. While she made some recordings in the 1930s, Jackson tasted major success with "Move On Up a Little Higher" in 1947, which sold millions of copies and became the highest selling gospel single in history. She released hits like "How I Got Over," which won a Grammy Award. Jackson inspired millions of listeners and released many gold-certified albums.
The Arrowhead Jazz Band is anchored by New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Rangers Jade Perdue (vocals/keyboards), Kerry Lewis, Sr. (bass), Matt Hampsey (guitar), and Intern Saskia Walker (vocals).
They will be joined by local musicians Michael Torregano, Jr. (piano) and Travis Simmons (drums).
See our full calendar of events at https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
NPS Photo of the Arrowhead Jazz Band
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419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130
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