The Jazz Festival Nouvelle Orléans à la Goutte d’Or opened with strong support from leaders in Paris and New Orleans who helped us kick off this Jazz International Initiative: Carine Rolland (Deputy Mayor of Paris, Culture), Frédéric Vallier (Délégué Général de l’Association Internationale des Maires Francophones) Éric Lejoindre (Mayor, 18th arrondissement), Lisa Alexis (President, NOTCF), Greg Lambousy (Director, New Orleans Jazz Museum), and Saïd Assadi (Director, Le 360 Paris Music Factory). From a packed opening with James Andrews to yesterday’s Second Line Parade, this festival has showcased the strength of New Orleans–Paris cultural ties. 🎶 Today is the final day which includes a concert featuring legendary drummer, Joe Lastie and the French Sextet, Culinary Experience featuring New Orleans Chef Jay Kazi, and drumming masterclass with Joe Lastie and the Official Saints Watch Party to close out the weekend at Le 360 Paris. #NouvelleOrléansFestival #JazzInternationalIni...