Born in 1952, pianist Rickie Monie was raised in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Monie’s father began teaching him at the age of eight, and he eventually played piano and organ in church. Monie came to know New Orleans jazz players Milton Batiste, Manny Sayles, Harold “Duke” Dejan, and Sweet Emma Barrett as he visited the French Quarter to hear music. The Dillard University graduate has performed with Dave Bartholomew, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Dr. Michael White, Greg...