French Quarter - Jazz Program - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with Omar Ramirez

Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve present Patrice Fisher and Arpa with Omar Ramirez Thursday at 3:00 pm at the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans. Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Patrice Fisher and Arpa

Patrice Fisher is a renowned Latin jazz harpist and composer based in New Orleans, known for her unique fusion of jazz with Brazilian, Cuban, and local musical influences. A graduate of Tulane University and the Creative Music Studio Jazz School, she has released 16 albums of original music, including Happy Socks, featuring collaborations with musicians from New Orleans, Brazil, Guatemala, and Honduras. Inspired by a Brazilian music special in 1980, Fisher’s compositions reflect vibrant rhythms and cross-cultural flair. She leads the group Arpa and has performed at major festivals worldwide, establishing herself as a leading voice in Latin jazz.

Fran Comiskey (piano), Omar Ramirez (trumpet), Nick Benoit (bass), Orlando Solorzano (congas), and Carlos Valladares (cajon Peruano) will be performing with Arpa.

This program is free and open to the public.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).