Donald Harrison Jr.

Grammy-nominated, Donald Harrison was born in New Orleans and grew up in a home environment saturated with the city’s traditional brass bands, afro-new Orleans culture, modern jazz, R&B, funk, classical, world, and dance music. His connection to New Orleans’ roots was deepened by his father, a Big Chief, in a new American style of African culture developed in New Orleans. Donald later became the Big Chief of The Congo Square Nation Afro-New Orleans cultural group in 1999. Donald Harrison created “Nouveau Swing,” a style of jazz that merges with modern dance music like R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul, and Rock. Over three decades playing as a professional artist has placed Harrison on stage and on recordings with some of the most influential artists of the 21st century. Tonight, he performs on the Snug Harbor stage once again, entertaining you in the comfort of your own home.