Grammy winning New Orleans native, and former UNO Jazz Studies student Nicholas Payton returns to the Lakefront, bringing his upfront sounds and adventurous attitudes to perform with current students. Son of famed bassist Walter Payton, Nick was raised amidst the traditions of Buddy Bolden and Louis Armstrong, but he got his “ah-ha” moment at age 11 when he first heard Miles Davis. His career has included performing and recording with Elvin Jones, Marcus Roberts, Wynton Marsalis, Esperanza Spaulding, Cassandra Wilson, Roy Hargrove, and won a Grammy award for his recording with Doc Cheatham. He has recorded on Verve, Warner Bros. and other labels. He released his newest recording, “Letters” in August
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