New Orleans Voices: Irvin Mayfield

World-class Jazz trumpet player

Irvin Mayfield is a world-class jazz trumpet player and a homegrown New Orleanian. Irvin describes how jazz evolved in America and explains the basic elements of jazz. He also tells us how Hurricane Katrina has contributed to the blues and to jazz in New Orleans. Irvin volunteers on many boards, including the New Orleans Public Library board. He shares his comprehensive vision and forward-looking plans for public libraries in New Orleans.

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