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New Orleans Jazz Piano |
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Thursdays and Friday nights - Intercontinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., 8:00-11:00 pm. The John Royen Trio
John Royen expands beyond the solo piano sound with his John Royen Trio. Along with Hal Smith on Drums and Marty Eggers on bass, the trio plays a wide array of styles from classic rags and one steps, through New Orleans jazz, to Chicago and Harlem swing. Both Hal and Marty have extensive experience with many of the top traditional jazz performers on the scene today. Their musical expertise adds a wonderful depth to John’s performances. They are available for festivals as well as private functions and presentations. |
Our New Orleans music scene is making a strong comeback!!! You will again find us playing in the old familiar places, as well as in many new ones. Be sure to check out the new schedule. Ya'll come on down and join us!
Click here to hear John playing It's
Alright With Me.
"John Royen plays real traditional jazz piano, the kind that takes two hands and a lot of soul." - Butch Thompson "...a magnificent Preservation Hall pianist...John was a devoted pupil of the late Don Ewell and he shows it." - The San Francisco Examiner "...in our town (New Orleans)...John Royen holds a unique position...John is our stride guy." - The Second Line (magazine of the New Orleans Jazz Club) "John Royen is New Orleans' most important living stride piano player." Rob Fontenot, music critic |
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