Carney's, Friday, 5:00 & 6:50 pm
The Story:
Multi-hyphenate talent Kyle Roussel is the spirit of New Orleans itself. The musician, producer, composer, instrumentalist, and performer is a cross-genre tour de force — proficient in piano, organ, keyboard, and drums — moving fluidly between jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and everything in between.
Roussel stands as a modern voice for New Orleans music, committed to elevating the city’s rich musical identity on a global scale as both artist and producer. Current, experienced, and imaginative, he has carved out his own sound in his Big Easy studio while building a wide-ranging and respected career. His 2023 album NOLA A La Mode showcased his solo piano virtuosity through originals and reimagined classics — and in 2025, he reached a new milestone with the release of Church of New Orleans, a sweeping collaborative project featuring many of the city’s finest musicians. The album went on to earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Regional Roots Album, cementing Roussel’s voice as a powerful representative of the New Orleans musical lineage.
The Sound
Onstage, he’s crossed paths with nearly every corner of the New Orleans storied musical landscape. A touring member of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Headhunters, he has also performed with artists such as Jon Batiste, Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Terence Blanchard, Dave Matthews Band, Chance the Rapper, and more. Kyle Roussel delivers with creativity, depth, and undeniable New Orleans spirit and soul.
