Jairus Daigle Profile (2016)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art, Interview
Place Covered: Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-05-14
Duration: 00:06:28
Subjects: Music | JAZZ | Daigle, Jairus | Daigle, Chester | Violinists | Pianists
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- Laudun, Tika Producer
- Daigle, Jairus Interviewee
- Daigle, Chester Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 14, 2016, episode of the series “Art Rocks!” features producer Tika Laudun’s interview with Jairus Daigle, a jazz violinist from Lake Charles. He discusses: the instruments he plays; attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston; the financial support he receives from local businessman William Dore; performing with his dad; and his goals for the future. Laudun also interviews Chester Daigle, Jairus’ father and a well-known pianist in Lake Charles, who discusses his career in music. Host: James Fox-Smith