Grammy Award-winning Nicholas Payton is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and social activist, known for his innovative approach to music that transcends genres. A New Orleans native, he honors the legacy of “postmodern New Orleans music” and Black American Music (BAM), a term he coined to encompass the full spectrum of Black-created music, from jazz to soul. A prodigy, Payton began playing trumpet at age four and had a professional career by age 10. With over 20 albums as a leader, h...