Brian Blade and his band, Fellowship, will perform in Shreveport on Dec 18 and Dec 19, says Alan Dyson. They are one of the world’s most in-demand jazz quintets, lauded by critics and loved by festival audiences in Europe and across the US.

The jazz composed by Fellowship is melodious and rich in variation and tone. Fronted by 2 saxophonists, the band also has soloists in the pianist, the bassist and drummer, the intense Blade.

“There will be a private concert and reception for Sponsors (they begin at $500) held at the Shreveport House Concerts Venue on Fri, Dec 18. There will be an open concert ($30) held at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum the next night.

Tickets: shreveporthouseconcerts.org or if you can’t get online call 318-670-3567.

Photo by FelixPadrosa.