Jazz&Jazz Portrait of Leroy Jones inspired by one of the final gigs at Donna’s Bar, Rampart Street, New Orleans

October 14, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

The Acrylic Portrait:

Each Art&Verse Giclée Print is produced and signed to order:

… Or a Jazz&Jazz Souvenir Poster!

I spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening at Donna’s Bar on Rampart Street during the French Quarter Festival back in 2010 when I first met Leroy. Sadly not long after the venue closed down. But when Leroy and Katya toured the UK I was delighted to catch up with them in The Arena, St Albans (see the link below).

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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(Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Associated Jazz&Jazz / YouTube Links:

Leroy Jones’ UK Tour Brings New Orleans to The Arena, St Albans
(includes Jazz&Jazz YouTubes)

“This music is happy music. It makes you feel good!”: Leroy Jones

Leroy Jones at Donnas Bar 2010

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