Tim Wilsey takes us on a journey through New Orleans life, music, and culture. This program includes lecture, live musical performance, and some videos of jazz greats! Signup required.
Join professional musician and historian Tim Wilsey as he discusses the origins of Mardi Gras, some of the original parades, and takes us on a trip to New Orleans to celebrate some of the greatest music ever created that inspired generations to come. Tim takes us on a journey how music played a significant roll in New Orleans life and a takes a look at some of the origins of Jelly Roll Morton to Louie Armstrong, Dr John, Fats Domino, Harry Connick Jr to Kermit Ruffins and much more...
This program includes lecture, live musical performance and some videos of the greats. Signup required.
Speaker Bio: Tim Wilsey has been performing as a professional drummer for over 30 years. With a deep passion for Jazz, Blues and New Orleans.
Music, he loves to perform for audiences of all ages. In addition to being a musician, Tim has also been a history speaker for over.
20 years and covers a wide variety of topics from Music Legends to Chicago History.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Holiday & Celebrations | History | Entertainment & Culture |
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