In a city that thrives on rhythm, soul, and creativity, DACAMERA is set to deliver an unforgettable evening as it presents Grammy Award-winning trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton live at the Wortham Theater Center on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Known for redefining the boundaries of jazz, Payton embodies the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans while infusing his performances with modern funk, soul, and Black American Music. His artistry pays homage to the legends—Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Al Hirt, Wynton Marsalis—yet fearlessly propels the genre into the future with his innovative sound.

A Legacy Rooted in New Orleans

Born into a family of musicians—his father, Walter Payton, a bassist, and his mother, a pianist—Nicholas Payton was practically raised on stage. Picking up the

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