Très Jazz Opening Night Show

Très Jazz Jazzercise International Convention

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Lights. Camera. Action! Très Jazz presents an opening night show extravaganza filled with music, dance, and culture. The red carpet has been rolled out for the best of local New Orleans talent. This once-in-a-lifetime production features Charmaine Neville of the legendary musical family The Nevilles, piano legend Henry Butler, Amanda Shaw on the fiddle, the Jazzercise Dancers, and many other performances from the Big Easy.

Opening Night Show Sneak Preview

Sit back, relax, and let the good times roll!

Show Tickets & Preferred Seating

Opening Night Show Tickets - $60

Thinking about bringing your significant other to New Orleans? While you’re dancing all day and they’re out exploring the city, you can still share the magic of Très Jazz together at the Opening Night Show. Make it a date night, show-only tickets may be purchased for $60 for anyone not registered for Très Jazz.

Preferred Seating Tickets - $25

We’ve roped-off the best seats in the house reserved for Preferred Seating. Avoid waiting in long lines at the door. When you purchase Preferred Seating, we’ll hold your seat, giving you a little extra time to get all dolled up for the evening. Unlike general admission, Preferred Seating is assigned. Purchase your seat now for only $25.

Opening Night Show WITH Preferred Seating - $85

Planning to sit in Preferred Seating with your guests? No problem. Purchase an Opening Night Show with Preferred Seating ticket for your guests. If you plan to sit in Preferred Seating with a group, be sure to make all purchases in one transaction so we can assign your seats together.

View the seating map.

Opening Night Show Tickets & Preferred Seating
Show-only Tickets	$60 Click here to purchase.
Preferred Seating	$25 Click here to purchase.
Show-only Tickets WITH Preferred Seating	$85 Click here to purchase.

All tickets may be picked up at the Très Jazz event registration counter on-site.
All attendees must be 16 years of age or older.

Performers

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (GJDC) is the original jazz dance company founded by Gus Giordano (1923-2008). Gus founded his dance school in the early fifties and his company in 1962. GJDC continues to captivate audiences worldwide with dynamic performances and the diversity and wide appeal of its repertoire.

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago

The Jazzercise Dancers

Featuring Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson, and top Jazzercise Instructors, this group of talented performers is ready to rock the Crescent City. Their hot moves and funky style is just a preview of what you’ll see throughout the convention. What a way to start the party!

Charmaine Neville and Band

Charmaine is part of the legendary musical family, The Nevilles. At age 16 she started out singing with her father’s band (Charles Neville) House Band. She went on to form her own band Real Feelings.

“I don’t really worry about being able to capture one kind of crowd, because I do enough variety that….I feel I can reach everyone!”

— Charmaine Neville

Henry Butler

A rich amalgam of jazz, Caribbean, classical, pop, blues, and R&B influences, his music is as excitingly eclectic as that of his New Orleans birthplace.

Playing piano since the age of six, Butler is a master of musical diversity. Combining the percussive jazz piano playing of McCoy Tyner and the New Orleans-style playing of Professor Longhair through his classically trained wizardry, he continues to craft a sound uniquely his own.

Amanda Shaw

From studying classical violin starting at age four to performing as a soloist with the adult orchestra at seven and then moving on to Cajun fiddling and into the public eye at age eight, Amanda quickly established and expanded her reputation as “that little fiddle girl.”

Now a teenager, she has not only racked-up an impressive set of performance credentials but has also released her third CD and played a major supporting role in two Disney movies, Now You See It and Stuck In The Suburbs.

Amanda Shaw Sneak Preview

Jimmy Thibodeaux

A native of Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country, Jimmy started playing the accordion at age eight. In 1986 he joined a local music group that eventually became know as Gumbo which produced a Grammy-nominated hit CD.

Jimmy went on to write and produce Bourbon Street Party, another Grammy nominated hit. Over the years Jimmy’s talent has brought him performances including the grand opening of the Louisiana Super Dome, 100 Year Celebration of the Statue of Liberty, and many New Orleans’ Jazz, Cajun, and Zydeco festivals.

Jimmy Thibodeaux Sneak Preview

Billy Iuso and The Restless Natives

A soulful songwriter, dynamic vocalist, and a powerful guitarist, Billy leads the Restless Natives, a group of top New Orleans’ musicians.

Billy has played in the forefront of the internationally known Dave Mattews Band. His mission, “Don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired,” has led him through the years to accomplish milestones in his musical career. Focusing on songwriting and structure, his laid back attitude shines through his music.

The Hot Club Of New Orleans

A group of all highly accomplished musicians, Hot Club Of New Orleans, incorporates a wide variety of musical styles and influences, everything from Classic to Modern Jazz.

Hip, young, and fun…..but most importantly swinging. A sound that can be found nowhere else, but in the heart of jazz.

The Hot Club of New Orleans Sneak Preview