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Date:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time:
7:30 pm
$206 - $266 per subscription ticket package. Price includes fees.
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RIVER CITY JAZZ MASTERS SEASON SUBSCRIPTION

PRESENTED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE

Season subscriptions for the nationally renowned River City Jazz Masters series are now available! Subscribers enjoy discounted tickets and the best seats in the house—secure your favorites for the entire season.

Individual concert tickets are also on sale, but you will save $18 total on the four shows with the Season Subscription package.

*John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell will not be on sale as an individual ticket until August 30th.

‍Tito Puente Jr.
Presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, 7:30 PM

Genre: Latin Jazz / Salsa

Tito Puente Jr. carries his legendary father’s vibrant spirit in his looks, joy, and music. The comparison is inevitable. A passionate keeper of the mambo flame, Tito Jr. has performed more than 300 shows in the past five years, headlined major jazz festivals, and appeared with world- class symphonies including the National Symphony Orchestra under Marvin Hamlisch. His album In My Father’s Shoes inspired a BET Jazz special, and his latest release Got Mambo? earned high praise from Tropical and Latin jazz critics alike. Every performance is a joyful celebration of Latin rhythms, big-band brilliance, and the magic that continues to make audiences smile around the world.

ARTEMIS
Presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, 7:30 PM

Genre: Modern Jazz


“A killer line-up of players… they all converge on this extremely cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward, modern sound.” (NPR) Fresh off their second consecutive win for Jazz Group of the Year in the DownBeat Readers Poll, ARTEMIS returns with their third Blue Note album, Arboresque. Helmed by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, the new quintet features trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller. The album is a celebration of collaboration and creativity, while also exploring the beauty of nature and the environment. Known for their virtuosity, chemistry, and forward-thinking style, ARTEMIS
continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their sophisticated, rhythm-driven sound.

John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell: Two Legendary Singers Share the Stage
Presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge & Manship Theatre

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, 7:30 PM

Genre: Jazz / Great American Songbook

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell joins world-renowned guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader John Pizzarelli for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Dubbed “the essential duo,” they transport audiences to the golden era of jazz with unmatched artistry.

Hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook,” Pizzarelli has collaborated with music legends from Natalie Cole to James Taylor, earning a Grammy Award as co-producer of American Standard. His repertoire spans classics by Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the Beatles.
Praised by NPR for “a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden,” Russell has toured on four continents, delivering soulful, witty interpretations of songs from the 1920s to today. Together, Pizzarelli and Russell promise a masterclass in swing, sophistication, and pure musical joy.

Vincent Herring’s Something Else
Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, 7:30 PM

Genre: Soul / Jazz

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.

Click the image for a 3D tour of Manship Theatre! No matter where you sit, you'll feel close to the action. The first and second mezzanines are positioned over the orchestra ring, so every seat offers an intimate, exciting view of the stage. 

Manship Theatre does not authorize third party ticket sellers. Any ticket purchased outside the Manship Theatre Website may not be valid. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances. Please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for children before planning to attend.