NEW ORLEANS, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana music suffered a tremendous loss this week with the passing of jazz violinist Michael Ward.
Family members announced Ward died on Monday, Dec. 15, at the age of 60.
Ward, a Southern University alumnus, was a world-traveled jazz musician who performed at nightclubs, festivals, and other events.
In a statement released after his death, Ward’s family recounted how he was a cultural staple in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge communities…