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Recent & Upcoming Performances
Dr. Rackle continues to be an active presence in New Orleans’ premier music scene, performing alongside some of the city’s most respected traditional and contemporary ensembles.
Recent Performances
French Quarter Festival 2026
• Treme Brass Band
• Paulin Brothers Brass Band
Gregory Stafford And His Original Young Tuxedo Brass Band
Upcoming Performances
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026
• Treme Brass Band – Friday
• Paulin Brothers Brass Band – Saturday (Week 2)
• Gregory Stafford And His Original Young Tuxedo Brass Band – Sunday (Week 2)
In addition to these appearances, Dr. Rackle remains an in-demand trumpeter, regularly collaborating with leading New Orleans artists while continuing to develop and present his own ensemble, Dr. Rackle & The Sound Griots as well as Dr. Rackle presents tThe Sound Griots Brass Band.
Welcome
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots is a jazz sextet performing the music of Jackie McLean, Rene McLean, Hotep Galeta, Ellis Marsalis, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Horace Silver, Duke Ellington to name a few as well as jazz standards, contemporary, bebop, free-form, funk, and originals.
Trondheim, Norway
Here in Trondheim, Norway with the Hot 8 Brass Band!!! Having a great time and eating good!!! Can't wait to bring Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots here!!! o-iii-<()
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots in Austin, Texas
Just getting back to posting. Had a great time performing at the 2014 SXSW Music Festival last month!!! The band set the play on fire!!! The line up was great!!! Can't wait for our next hit!!! o-iii-<()
2014 SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots will kick it live tonight at the 2014 SXSW MUSIC FESTIVAL in the Elephant Room at 10:15pm-11:05pm!!! o-iii-<()
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots in SXSW Festival 2014
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots just received an invitation from the SXSW festival to be showcased in their festival between March 11-16, 2014!!! We look forward to this engagement in Austin, Texas!!! o-iii-<()
Previous events
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots
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The New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, La 70116
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 2:00-3:00pm The New Orleans Jazz Museum website 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70116 Dr. Rackle & The Sound Griots with Khris Royal: Alto Saxophone, Stephen Walker: Trombone, Jesse McBride, Piano, Martin Masakowski: Bass, and Jarrel Allen: Drums presented by, The Jazz Foundation of America
Raymond "Dr. Rackle" Williams: Trumpet Ricardo Pascal: Tenor Saxophone David Harris: Trombone Jason Butler: Piano Martin Masakowski: Bass Stephen Gordon: Drums
2015 Cutting Edge Music Business Conference
2015 Cutting Edge Music Business Conference
Dr. Rackle And The Sound Griots
Raymond "Dr. Rackle" Williams: Trumpet Shelley Carrol: Tenor Saxophone Andre Hayward: Trombone Fredrick Sanders: Piano Buddy Mohmed: Bass Stephen Gordon: Drums
Age limit: 18+ or w/adult