Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band
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This program takes place at our French Quarter Visitor Center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first served basis.
Grayson Brockamp was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. He first studied piano but then switched to the double bass in his middle school orchestra. Brockamp attended North Carolina School of the Arts throughout high-school where he developed a strong foundation in classical and jazz music. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he relocated to New York City in 2010 where he completed his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music.
When he moved to New Orleans he quickly found steady work playing alongside legendary musicians including Nicholas Payton, Jason Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell, Wessel Anderson, and Adonis Rose. He played with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra from 2015-2017 and regularly contributed arrangements for the 18 piece band.
He also formed the New Orleans Wildlife Band. Their current selection of music is informed by the blues, gospel music, and rhythms from all over the world. The band features the vocal talents of all its members, creating intricate 4-part harmonies.
Brockamp continues to freelance as a bassist, composer, arranger, and educator. He regularly performs with Shannon Powell, Trumpet Mafia, and many others in the New Orleans area.
Photo of members of the New Orleans Wildlife Band courtesy of https://www.graysonbrockamp.com/
See our full calendar of events at https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
Grayson Brockamp was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. He first studied piano but then switched to the double bass in his middle school orchestra. Brockamp attended North Carolina School of the Arts throughout high-school where he developed a strong foundation in classical and jazz music. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he relocated to New York City in 2010 where he completed his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music.
When he moved to New Orleans he quickly found steady work playing alongside legendary musicians including Nicholas Payton, Jason Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell, Wessel Anderson, and Adonis Rose. He played with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra from 2015-2017 and regularly contributed arrangements for the 18 piece band.
He also formed the New Orleans Wildlife Band. Their current selection of music is informed by the blues, gospel music, and rhythms from all over the world. The band features the vocal talents of all its members, creating intricate 4-part harmonies.
Brockamp continues to freelance as a bassist, composer, arranger, and educator. He regularly performs with Shannon Powell, Trumpet Mafia, and many others in the New Orleans area.
Photo of members of the New Orleans Wildlife Band courtesy of https://www.graysonbrockamp.com/
See our full calendar of events at https://www.nps.gov/jazz/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
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419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130
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Host or PublisherNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
