River City Jazz: Vincent Herring
Presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
River City Jazz Masters Series:
Vincent Herring’s Something Else
PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE
With support from: Louisiana Division of the Arts, Louisiana Lottery, National Endowment for the Arts, River City Jazz Coalition, Hotel Indigo, and Shell
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Show Length: 1.5-2 hours
Ticket Price: Starting at $56
Band Info
Jazz supergroup Something Else! is led by acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring and features some of today’s finest jazz musicians playing the most iconic, toe-tapping Soul Jazz classics. This septet delivers a high-energy mix of beloved rhythmic tunes and original compositions, all with fresh arrangements that keep the spirit of the genre alive and vibrant. The lineup draws from a rotating pool of top-tier artists, including trumpet legends Jeremy Pelt and Freddie Hendrix; tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and Wayne Scoffery; guitar virtuoso Paul Bollenback; pianists David Kikoski and Mike LeDonne; bassists Essiet Essiet and Yasushi Nakamura; and drummers Lewis Nash and Jonathan Blake. Together, they create exciting, danceable, and unforgettable performances that celebrate the rich tradition of Soul Jazz.
River City Jazz Masters 2025-26 Lineup
Tito Puente Jr. – October 8, 2025
ARTEMIS – November 19, 2025
John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell – January 13, 2026 (co-production with Manship Theatre)
Vincent Herring’s Something Else – May 13, 2026
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