Adonis Rose seems to operate on a different clock than the rest of us, one with extra hours. As both the managing and artistic director of the award-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), he’s making things happen based on a strong drive to serve the New Orleans community and the world-at-large. We had a good talk about what’s been going on the past few years and what the future holds.

Looking ahead to 2024, Rose was excited t...