New Orleans All-Stars Big Band: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About New Orleans All-Stars Big Band

The New Orleans All-Stars Big Band is a jazz ensemble led by New Orleans–raised trumpeter Nicholas Payton, built in the big-band tradition but shaped by contemporary bandstand priorities. The group’s repertory moves between straight-ahead jazz language and broader American song forms, with space for featured guests such as Jon Batiste. In New York-area performance contexts, they have appeared at NJPAC in programs like “Nicholas Payton & the New Orleans All-Stars Big Band feat. Jon Batiste.” Their playing tends to favor direct melody and ensemble blend over overt display.