Nicholas Payton: Afro-Caribbean Mixtape
(WorldNews Music)

By MARK F. TURNER June 27, 2017 Sign in to view read count Learn more about our star rating system.`> In 2011 New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton set fire to social media with his outspoken views on the death of jazz, race and Black American music. The backdraft produced not only fiercely opposing views but also hate-mail directed towards Payton. While the debate continues on what is and what isn`t jazz, there`s never been a question about Payton`s talent or abilities. Throughout his discography as a Postmodern New Orleans musician, Payton`s mastery of the horn is without reproach...