Shawan Rice Quartet at Good Measure

Shawan Rice is a New Orleans based vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller known for emotionally charged performances that pair original music with distinctive reinterpretations of influential repertoire. Touring throughout the United States and internationally for over a decade, Rice has appeared on stages including Congo Square at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Switzerland’s JazzAscona Festival, with a performance history spanning festivals, concert venues, and intimate listening rooms. She has shared bills with artists including Grace Potter and George Porter Jr.   Her 2023 album Fever Dreams showcases the funky guitar work and soulful vocals that have made her one of the city’s most compelling live performers. Her quartet tonight features Donald Ramsey on bass, David Ludman on saxophone and Terry Scott Jr. on drums.

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