WE ARE
NRQ JAZZ
New Orleans doesn’t just raise musicians—it forges innovators. Guided by producers Brian D’Arcy and Matt Dillon, NRQ is described as a band with “an ear to the past and eyes to the future.” The Nola Resistance Quintet (NRQ) unites five of the city’s finest A-list players, each a powerhouse steeped in the Crescent City’s rhythm, grit, and brilliance. Together, they don’t just make jazz… they ignite it.
Reinventing Tradition. Redefining the Future.
THE MUSICIANS
DARRELL LAVIGNE
01
Known for his inventive harmonies and forward‑thinking imagination, Darrell crafts soundscapes that shift effortlessly from lyrical sensitivity to fearless innovation. A keyboardist with the soul of a composer, his playing unfolds like a conversation—restless, vibrant, and always reaching for new horizons.
CHRIS SEVERIN
02
The anchor of NRQ, Chris’s bass is both thunder and heartbeat. From Dr. John to the Headhunters to Dianne Reeves, he’s toured with legends—his deep pocket and
melodic phrasing driving the pulse of innovation.
HERMAN LEBEAUX
03
A rhythmic architect who has been the backbone for legends, Herman drives the quintet with groove-soaked precision and restless creativity—a drummer equally at home in volcanic swing or simmering funk.
RODERICK PAULIN
04
A commanding voice on the horn, Roderick fuses the elegance of New Orleans tradition with a bold, contemporary edge. His sound—warm, agile, and fearless—embodies the past and future of Crescent City saxophone.
ANDREW BAHAM
05
Earthy yet electrifying, Andrew brings firepower and finesse to the frontline. With a tone that can blister or soothe, he’s a trumpeter who tips his hat to the masters while asserting a voice all his own.