Soirée: NOLA Funk Week: Little Freddie King

Soirée: NOLA Funk Week: Little Freddie King

Honoring the influence of jazz in the evolution of funk, Royal Sonesta New Orleans’ Jazz Playhouse hosts seven premier entertainers in seven days with its first-ever Funk Week, from February 5 – 11, 2017. Performances begin nightly at 8:30 p.m. and are open to the public with no cover charge or reservations required, though optional preferred seating is available.

Monday, Feb. 6
Little Freddie King
A Ninth Ward staple, Little Freddie King is a veteran singer, songwriter and guitarist. The native Mississippian has called New Orleans home since the 1950s, and King has released multiple albums and sang old-style blues with significant funk influences for crowds throughout the world.

“We’re excited to present NOLA Funk Week and celebrate Jazz’s influence on Funk with world renowned artists,” Royal Sonesta New Orleans General Manager Alfred L. Groos said. “This is an opportunity to experience the evolution of Funk in an intimate setting with some of the forefathers as well as with some of the most cutting edge and upcoming artists of the genre. It is sure to be an unforgettable experience.”

Visit www.sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse for the full schedule.