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The Juneteenth Festival, taking place June 18-19, in Washington, D.C., announced performances by David Batiste and his son, Damon Batiste

Jazz Fest Day 3 brought all kinds of music: Chris Stapleton, Victor Campbell, the Batiste Tribute to Russell Batiste and more.

What?!: An All-Star Tribute to Russell ‘Young Lion’ Batiste features a lineup of Batiste family members and musicians Russell performed with over his 40-year career.

The Best of the Beat Music Awards were held at Tipitina's on Wednesday, January 2024. The celebration for local musicians featured performances by The Rumble, Erica Falls, Loose Cattle and a Tribute to David Batiste, Sr. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were also given to Don Marshall for Music Business, Ricky Sebastian for Music Education and

Other options include a set of jazzy versions of Beatles songs at Snug Harbor

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The drummer is known for his performance with bands such as the Funky Meters and Russell Batiste & Friends.

The versatile Russell Batiste Jr., part of a legendary New Orleans music family that includes his cousin, Grammy winner Jon Batiste, died in September.

Russell Batiste Jr., a pyrotechnic drummer and scion of one of New Orleans’ most celebrated musical dynasties, whose furious style and genre-bust