New Orleans Jazz Piano

Featuring the
Stride Piano Stylings of
 JOHN ROYEN

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"From Ragtime to Jazz"

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Preservation Hall
circa 1963

Thursdays and Friday nights - Intercontinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., 8:00-11:00 pm.

John enjoys playing regularly with Pete Fountain and his band. It is the realization of one of his greatest dreams.

  • John has formed a new association with the Independence Hall Jazz Band, a national group made up of the country's best traditional jazz musicians, each a master of the style.

  • Book this unique performance: "From Ragtime to Jazz"

Read excerpts of a review of John Royen's new CD appearing in "The Second Line", magazine of the New Orleans Jazz Club.


Look for the new issue coming out soon!

http://www.nojazzclub.com/


Bookings

JRM, 14102 Wembley Rd ~ Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-5200
email: johnroyen@hotmail.com

 

Check out the  2009 Schedule!

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