Dion Pierre Quartet

Rooted in both Lafayette and New Orleans, Dion Pierre is an electric and upright bass virtuoso whose music bridges genres—from jazz and Afro jazz to funk and zydeco. A two-time GRAMMY nominee with Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers, Dion has toured the world, performing on stages from New Orleans Jazz Fest to Umbria Jazz, and sharing bills with legends like Trombone Shorty and George Benson. Inspired by jazz great Ron Carter, Dion brings the same blend of intellect and groove to his performances, crafting music that is both technically masterful and deeply soulful. With the Dion Pierre Quartet, he returns to his jazz roots—leading audiences through a rich, rhythmic journey that celebrates Louisiana’s musical diversity and the unshakable spirit of improvisation.