New Orleans Fundraiser to Boost School Music Program

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host its ‘Follow The Music’ program on Saturday, May 16, to benefit the Don Jamison Heritage School of Music.

Musicians who are school faculty, as well as students, will perform at the event, which is being held at Ernst Cafe. These artists will include Shamarr Allen, Kidd Jordan and Jesse McBride.

For more info go to jazzandheritage.org



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