Alvin Young
Alvin Young has played jazz, rock and classical music for five decades. A native New Orleanian, he is strongly influenced by — and has played with — many of the great musicians of the city’s rich musical gumbo. Young plays bass and guitar with the Wild Lotus Band, appearing at numerous performance events including the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He co-produced the band’s Unity album, and has worked with many leading kirtan artists, enjoying freelance recording work.