A Night in New Orleans with Ashlin Parker and the VPs

It’s time to dance and shout and do all the things you can't talk about, at the ultimate New Orleans jazz event presented by Adam Hall and his Hot 6 with a Very Special guest from New Orleans, Ashlin Parker (USA)!

You might be in Perth, but imagine you are marching down Bourbon Street behind the HOT 6 brass band and our special guest from New Orleans Ashlin Parker (USA). Party like you are in New Orleans with all the classic hits like "When the Saints", "This Little Light o’ Mine", "Mardi Gras", "You are My Sunshine" plus modern songs from Prince, Marvin Gaye and soul legends that have been given a New Orleans twist. This will definitely be a night to remember.

"One doesn't realise the magical potential of jazz until they've heard the dynamic sound that is Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys." - West Australian

"Outstanding showmanship in Australian jazz, Adam Hall." - Aust Stage

Ashlin Parker Bio:

"One of the greatest Trumpeters in the world today." - Terence Blanchard

"The Trumpet Mafia is a New Orleans icon, debuting at the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2015, its really exciitng to get this project to Australia and in particular the legendary Trumpeter - Ashlin Parker"

A versatile jazz trumpeter based in New Orleans, Ashlin Parker is currently a member of Ellis Marsalis Quintet and performing at Jazz at Lincoln Center. He also leads the Trumpet Mafia and plays with numerous diverse bands, such as Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Bill Summers and Jazalsa, The Next Generation Big Band, The Original Hurricane Brass Band, Vivaz! and the Moscow-New Orleans Project.