The Funk Sessions returned to New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre on Saturday, the second night of Jazz Fest, with a band of funk all-stars.
Guitarist Eric Krasno (Soulive) and drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), who have been touring together in support of their recent Krasno Moore Project album, Book of Queens, were joined by organist Wil Blades, while the Lettuce horns, Eric “Benny” Bloom (trumpet) and Ryan Zoidis (saxophone), brought the sound from an organ trio to a full five-piece funk machine. It being Jazz Fest, where the spirit of spontaneous collaboration is the modus operandi, the high-energy funk summit also featured surprise special guests Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet; Trey Anastasio Band) and members of The Horn Section.
Check out a gallery of photos from The Funk Sessions at Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans courtesy of photographer Jason Steger below.
This show was part of a long, varied list of concerts as part of Live For Live Music’s Fest by Nite series during New Orleans Jazz Fest 2023. The series continues during the “Daze Between” Jazz Fest’s two weekends with Daze Between New Orleans, a two-day music festival at Faubourg Brewery on Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd featuring four sets of Goose over two nights in addition to performances by Tank and the Bangas, Lawrence, Neal Francis, David Shaw, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Eggy, Melt, Honey Island Swamp Band, J & The Causeways, and The Quickening. A portion of proceeds from the Daze Between New Orleans will benefit New Orleans nonprofit organizations via Rex Foundation. Find ticketing information via the festival website.
The Fest by Nite programming will continue through the “Daze Between” and into weekend two with Daze by Nite featuring members of Lettuce, Lawrence, Dumpstaphunk, and more with Eggy at The Howlin’ Wolf (Tuesday, 5/2); The Daze Between Band at Tipitina’s (Wednesday, 5/3 – SOLD OUT); a Steely Dan Tribute featuring members of Cool Cool Cool, The Nth Power, The Motet, and more at The Howlin’ Wolf (Thursday, May 4th, 1:00 a.m.); Poppa Funk & The Night Tripper: A Tribute to Art Neville & Dr. John at The Civic Theatre (Friday, 5/5, 9:00 p.m.); two nights of The Disco Biscuits at the Mahalia Jackson Theater (Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th); an LP Giobbi Dead House Dead & Company after-party at The Howlin’ Wolf with special guest Yesmann (Saturday, May 6th, 9:00 p.m.); Warship My Organs at The Howlin’ Wolf (Saturday, May 6th, 1:00 a.m.); and Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince at The Howlin’ Wolf (Sunday, May 7th, 12:00 a.m.).
Check out the gallery below for a running list of concerts included in the 2023 edition of Live For Live Music’s Fest by Nite series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. For an updating list of announcements and ticketing details, head here. Follow Live For Live Music on social media to stay updated on new additions to the series as Jazz Fest approaches.
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