Lillian Boutté vocal (USA, New Orleans)
After a long career and 21 wonderful years of concerts and tours with Lillian Boutté & Burich-l´Etienne Ensemble (1996–2016), Lillian Boutté retired in 2016. On 23 May 2025 she passed away after many years of serious illness.
Historical fundraising text
Lillian Boutte, internationally recognized New Orleans vocalist, long time Jazz Ambassador to the city, and social activist. She’s used her voice to share New Orleans Jazz & culture all over the world, raising money for the Katrina recovery, the New Orleans Musician’s Clinic, and helping numerous musicians start their international careers. She’s spent decades doing workshops for special needs children, and has always made herself available for anyone, or organization needing help. She is now facing the devastating disease of dementia and alzheimer’s. The family is struggling to do what needs to be done to take care of Lillian. Your donation will help with medical supplies; skilled care givers and an additional support she needs.
Looking back
Looking back at our 20th anniversary tour with Lillian Boutté: “A Tisket a Tasket”, Hagges Music Pub, Tønder, 6 February 2015.
Local television · 2002
Local television report from a concert at Radsted Forsamlingshus on 9 February 2002.