Swinging New Orleans jazz
or the themed concert "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans” — a musical journey.
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Burich-l´Etienne New Orleans Ensemble was formed in 2000. It is an international ensemble playing revival New Orleans jazz, spiced with swing, blues, choro and Caribbean-inspired music.
We toured with American jazz and gospel singer Lillian Boutté for sixteen years before illness forced her to retire in 2016. After six annual January/February tours (2017–2023) with Monique Thomas, no further tours are planned, as she has signed a long-term contract with Andre Rieu.
To meet continuing demand for the band, we are now available without a female vocalist.
“Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans” — a musical journey. The programme, compiled by Thomas l’Etienne, is a tribute to the city on the Mississippi River, its culture and its people. It takes listeners on an exciting musical journey, exploring the legendary Buddy Bolden, Creole music, Jelly Roll Morten, Kid Ory and Louis Armstrong, before moving forward to Fats Domino and New Orleans Rhythm and Blues. Our hope is that, after this concert, listeners will have a sense of what it means to miss New Orleans.
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