America 250 & The Womb of Jazz
July 15, 2026
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is fitting to recognize Dave Bartholomew, the Edgard-born trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, and producer whose extraordinary career earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and numerous other honors. Bartholomew’s story begins in Louisiana’s River Parishes, where culture served as the […]
