Like many of the talented musicians bred in New Orleans John Jones talent could have been his ticket out of New Orleans when Katrina struck. However, the 27-year-old drummer said he wouldn’t feel right anywhere else.
“For one this is home. I was born raised here,” said Jones, a member of the Marlon Jordan Jazz Group. “More importantly, people that are aware of the city’s deep culture should be at the forefront of the rebuilding process.”
Jones, a master’s candidate in the University of New Orleans’ Jazz studies program, said another reason he chose to return was because he eventually wants to teach music.
“I could probably go elsewhere and establish myself, but it makes more sense to come back and help lay a foundation for other young kids.”
Like many of the talented musicians bred in New Orleans John Jones talent could have been his ticket out of New Orleans when Katrina struck. However, the 27-year-old drummer said he wouldn’t feel right anywhere else.
“For one this is home. I was born raised here,” said Jones, a member of the Marlon Jordan Jazz Group. “More importantly, people that are aware of the city’s deep culture should be at the forefront of the rebuilding process.”
Jones, a master’s candidate in the University of New Orleans’ Jazz studies program, said another reason he chose to return was because he eventually wants to teach music.
“I could probably go elsewhere and establish myself, but it makes more sense to come back and help lay a foundation for other young kids.”
