Celebrate the start of the season with “Swingtime In Springtime,” on Thursday, April 6 in an evening of local jazz music featuring five outstanding local talents. On the bill are, on trumpet, Wendell Brunious (Wendell Brunious Project); on vibes/percussion, Jason Marsalis (21st Century Trad Band, Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet); on upright bass, Richard Moten (Richard Moten Trio); on clarinet, Dr. Ben Redwine (Redwine Jazz Band); and on banjo, Don Vappie (Jazz Créole, Creole Jazz Serenaders). These renowned musicians join their talents together for the first time to present this spectacular evening of musical variety. The concert will feature original compositions showcasing the artists’ individual crafts, as well as traditional jazz favorites.

Presented by The Northshore Traditional Music Society and made possible in part by a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc., the concert will take place at 7 p.m. at Fuhrmann Auditorium at the The Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave, Covington. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP seating. Student and educator tickets are free of charge with a limit of two tickets per order. Tickets are available at https://bontempstix.com/events/swingtime-in-springtime-4-6-2023.

Students, Educators, and VIP ticket holders are invited to a pre-concert lecture and masterclass, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Student/Educator tickets are required for admission to the concert and are provided gratis with a limit of two tickets per order. At least one ticket holder for each order will be required to show a valid school ID at entrance.

The Northshore Traditional Music Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that promotes traditional music through education, inspiring performances, and opportunities for professional and amateur musicians to make music together in non-commercial settings. Our hope is that through these efforts, music-making will be more broadly accessible and the social fabric of our community will be strengthened.