Upcoming events.
Hispanic Heritage Month-Muevelo
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Sep 26 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Muevelo
A high-energy performance blending salsa, reggaetón, and Afro-Caribbean beats.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Corey Henry Treme Funkett
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 1st at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOLAxNOLA talks
On October 2-3, NOLAxNOLA Talks, in conjunction with Relix Magazine, includes two days of free conversations and panels with an emphasis on the New Orleans music industry, venues, musicians and cultural artists at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, from 11am- 6pm.
Speakers and moderators will include New Orleans Councilmember Helena Moreno, Tipitina’s General Manager Tank Greenberg, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Creative Director Anwar Nasir, Producer/Artist Pell, Founders Entertainment Co-Founder Tom Russell and many more
NOLAxNOLA Talks
On October 2-3, NOLAxNOLA Talks, in conjunction with Relix Magazine, includes two days of free conversations and panels with an emphasis on the New Orleans music industry, venues, musicians and cultural artists at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, from 11am- 6pm.
Speakers and moderators will include New Orleans Councilmember Helena Moreno, Tipitina’s General Manager Tank Greenberg, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Creative Director Anwar Nasir, Producer/Artist Pell, Founders Entertainment Co-Founder Tom Russell and many more
Hispanic Heritage Month- Alexei Marti
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 3 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Alexei Marti
A master percussionist exploring Afro-Cuban jazz rhythms.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 8th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Mexican-American Artist Amanda Ekery
Join us in our 3rd floor performance center for a performance by Amanda Ekery on Thursday October 9th!
Hispanic Heritage Month- Javier Olondo & Friends
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 10 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Javier Olondo & Friends
Guitar-driven fusion of Latin jazz and traditional Cuban music.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Kristen Buras Book Talk—What we stand to lose: Remebering the culture that black teachers created in New Orleans
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WHAT WE STAND TO LOSE - NEW BOOK
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, October 16th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Javier Gutierrez
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 17 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Javier Gutierrez
World music and Latin fusion with rich improvisational elements.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Balcony Concert - Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Tue, Oct 21 | 5–6 PM | Balcony Concert – Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
Celebrating Caribbean music and dance traditions with a local twist.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, October 23rd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Hipanic Heritag Month- Alesia & Sasong
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 24 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Alesia & Sasong
● A heartfelt tribute to Selena, celebrating the Queen of Tejano with iconic hits and vibrant
Latin soul.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: George Brown
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Tiago Guy Performance
Joing us on Thursday October 30th for this special performance by Tiago Guy in our 3rd floor performance center!
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Trempo
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France) In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition. We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians. Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
JFA Presents...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 6th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 13th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays: Roy Bookbinder
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
JFA Presents...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 20th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 25th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Arte Reviver Capoeira
"Arte Reviver Capoeira is the first "Regional" style Capoeira group on the Gulf Coast and has been in the area since December 2006 with the arrival of Mestre Cocada. With the formation of the Capoeira and Brazilian Cultural Arts Center, a 501(c)3 non profit organization, we set out on a mission of expanding awareness of Brazilian culture through Capoeira here in our beloved city. Our goal is to use Capoeira as a transformative tool to enhance health, wellness, kindness, self-respect, and self-confidence for individuals of all ages and abilities across the greater New Orleans area. One of our newest programs, Distinctive Warriors, provides an inclusive space for youth with diverse abilities to build confidence, strength, and community through Capoeira. In addition to offering a variety of classes, we serve as a safe, inclusive space where youth and adults alike, can explore music, arts, physical education, and cultural heritage, fostering personal growth and community connection."
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Big Chief Darryl Benefit concert—Carnival Cut up ft. Monogram Hunters and Young Fellaz Brass Band and Friends
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Darryl has been diagnosed with inoperable metastatic lung cancer. It is also not suitable for radiation. The cancer spread from his left lung to his 5th rib and lymph nodes. This means that he is being treated with a chemotherapy/immunotherapy combination followed by ongoing immunotherapy via portacath. He also has CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. That is a different, slower-growing cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues such as bone marrow.
Darryl Montana, or Big Chief Darryl of the Yellow Pocahontas Hunters is a 51 year masking Black Indian in New Orleans. He follows in the footsteps of his Father, Allison "Tootie" Montana. He has taught the masking history and art to over 3,000 kids and hundreds of older adults through community and school programs. He has been honored by several organizations and has exhibited his work around the world. At this time he is having to battle ongoing health issues that began 2 years ago.
Darryl began having chest pain. Doctors put him off until in October of 2024 when the pain worsened and would not let up. Bloodwork did come back showing a high number of lymphocytes. He was diagnosed with CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Finally, in Feb 2025, when he saw the oncologist for CLL again, after c/o severe chest pain, she decided to order a chest CT scan.
It showed a mass on his lung and a lesion on his rib with enlarged lymph nodes. The rib was so fragile from the cancer that it broke.
A friend referred Darryl to a great, actually legendary oncologist. She started his treatment immediately in March following a biopsy.
Currently, Darryl is in the immunotherapy phase of treatment, which has shown signs of success! We are hopeful.
Through the pain, treatments, office visits, etc., Darryl has incurred medical bills and other expenses. He seeks relief from the neuropathy, fatigue, itching, nausea, dizziness from his infusions. For these, he has a holistic healer who offers help with pain and other symptoms.
He is unable to accept much work and needs caregiving.
Your support during this healthcare fight would be greatly appreciated. Darryl has good and not-so-good days, but he remains hopeful.
Please consider blessing his journey any way you can.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-darryls-fight-against-lung-cancer
100 Years of Clifton Chenier!
100 Years of Clifton Chenier!
Multimedia presentation and book talk with Todd Mouton, author of the new book The King of Zydeco: The Life, Music, and Legacy of Clifton Chenier
2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Admission is free to this special event featuring rare audio, video, and photos from across Clifton Chenier's illustrious career. Author Todd Mouton's book and a rare 1977 Clifton Chenier DVD will be available for purchase, and his presentation coincides with the New Orleans Jazz Museum's new exhibit on the King of Zydeco.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Hispanic Heritage Month– Javier Gutierrez
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…. Peter Barr and the Mystery Band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage month- Balcony concert – Jafet Perez: Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Tue, Sep 16 | 5–6:30 PM | Balcony Concert – Jafet Perez: Tribute to Juan Luis
Guerra
A passionate tribute to one of Latin America's most beloved singer-songwriters.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
El Grito 2025: Celebrate Mexican Independence
Experience the spirit of Mexico at El Grito 2025 at the historic New Orleans Jazz Museum! On September 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans and the New Orleans Jazz Museum invite you to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music, food, and tradition.
Highlights include:
Live mariachi music
Authentic Mexican cuisine from local vendors
The ceremonial “El Grito” toast commemorating Mexico’s call for independence
Join us for a festive evening of culture, community, and celebration!
#ElGritoNOLA #VivaMéxico #MexicanIndependenceDay #MariachiMagic #CulturaMexicana #NOLAJazzMuseum #CelebrateMexico #NOLACelebrations
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
NOLA River Fest 2025
Celebrate the culture, music, and traditions of New Orleans at NOLA River Fest!
This year’s theme, “Louisiana’s Native Foodways,” honors the natural bounty of the Mississippi River and Gulf, from Indigenous harvests to Creole and Cajun creations. Enjoy local food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and educational activities highlighting native plants, dishes, and spices.
MUSIC LINEUP
Main Stage
11:00 — Second line starting in Jackson Square featuring the N'awlins D'awlins Baby Dolls & Big Queen Mary Kay of the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians
12:00 Treme Lafitte Brass Band
12:15 - 12:45 Grayhawk Perkins & Friends
1:00 - 1:40 Kr3wcial
2:00 - 2:40 glbl wrming collective
3:00 - 3:40 Komaki Soul
4:00 - 4:40 Gregg Stafford & The Young Tuxedo Brass Band
5:00 - 5:40 Robin Barnes
6:00 - 7:00 James Andrews & The Sons of Satchmo
LECTURE SCHEDULE
Held in the 3rd Floor Performance Center
12:00-12:45 — Dr. Robert Thomas Dredging in The Mississippi
1:00-1:45 — Brackish Artist Collective Jazz Trio featuring A’oleon Broomfield, Julian Garcia, and Jérémie Henan
2:00-2:45 — Grayhawk Perkins Native American Folk Stories
3:00- 4:00 — Point Au Chien Tribe Native Coastal Restoration Panel Ft. Christine Verdin, Cherie Matherne, Jade Bergeron, and Georgie Ferguson
4:30- 5:15 — paris cian cyan here's to you my people
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Christien Bold Trio
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: sullivan dabney's muzik jazz band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Wayne Mareau
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Gallatin Street Fridays Presents Wayne Mareau. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents… DPRAM
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by DPRAM (Don Paul and Rivers Answer Moons) on Wednesday, September 3rd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The band features Don Paul, Roger Lewis, Kirk Joseph, Don Vappie, Herman LeBeaux and Alexey Marti. They’ll perform from their album LOUISIANA STORIES (#1 Crossover Jazz album in North America the past nine Weeks) and will conclude with a Tribute to the great musicians and teachers Kidd Jordan and Hamiet Bluiett.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
2025 and DPRAM
2025 is so far very kind to Don Paul and Rivers Answer Moons (DPRAM). Their 2-CD Album LOUISIANA STORIES came out in January. It's since spent 21 straight Weeks in Charts across North America. This past Week, ending June 28, it was again #2 among all Jazz Albums in Roots Music Reports' Chart from Plays over 225 Radio-Stations. It also repeated as #1 among Crossover Jazz Albums. It was #8 among all Albums in Louisiana after reaching #6 the prior Week.
for more listening check out
"The DREAMERS and the BELIEVERS" Trakc that All About Jazz made a Song of the Day--
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/media/track-the-dreamers-and-the-believers-by-don-paul
DON V on the Banjo at our Launch-Party last December--
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/don-vappie-the-banjo-cuts-right-through
KIRK JOSEPH on his role with the Sousaphone--
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/a-threading-1-through-louisiana-stories
ROGER LEWIS on the music being "so spiritual"
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/this-music-is-spiritual-roger-lewis
HERMAN LEBEAUX on the "Roux" that formed LOUISIANA STORIES.
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/hermans-roue-louisiana-stories-launch
The Track "Something You Got" is a nice preview, too. ALEXEY is prominent in its groove.
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/1-and-3-worldwide-something-you-got
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Keiva Holiday
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Little Stompers
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Autumn Dominguez!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Autumn Dominguez! Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Ella Project presents the State of New Orleans Culture: 20 years after Katrina
On Thursday, August 28, The Ella Project presents The State of New Orleans Culture: 20 Years After Katrina, a public panel discussion from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, moderated by journalist and documentarian Lolis Eric Elie.
“Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans and the nation in profound ways,” says moderator Lolis Eric Elie. “Still many of the potential lessons of our historic levee failures have not been learned. We hope that this panel discussion will provide an opportunity both to reflect on our Katrina experience and chart a path forward through the disasters and opportunities to come.”
This panel discussion will explore how artists and culture bearers have helped carry the city forward through disaster, recovery, and a rapidly changing landscape - while facing mounting challenges such as gentrification, affordable housing, the insurance crisis, the pandemic, and more.
“This conversation is critical to identifying ways in which both the public and private sectors can align resources towards the very people who comprise what makes our beloved City so authentically only-in-New Orleans,” says Ashlye Keaton, co-founder of The Ella Project.”
The evening begins with a reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by the panel discussion from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the museum’s third-floor performance space. The event is free and open to the public, and will be livestreamed in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Derrick Shezbie
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Plant M: Music, Movement & Meditation
Planet M is a meditative jam space for both movers and musicians.
You will be guided through meditation, personal warm-up and open space where we create an intentional yet playful circle to share dance and music in community.
Monday, August 25th, 11am-1pm
@New Orleans Jazz Museum
Facilitator: Ryuta Iwashita
Ryuta Iwashita (they/them) currently lives and improvises in Bulbancha (also colonially known as New Orleans). Their artistic lexicons are rooted in dance improvisation, social justice, somatics, martial arts, child education, and ancestral work including 祖体 (SOTAI) of which Ryuta is its conceiver.
Their work and teaching move and respond to mystical juxtapositions of phenomena, systems, and galaxies, — the one between their Japanese heritage and their westernized life in the Southern US, between a day of organic farming and a night of MSG-heavy instant noodles, between their beloved’s indulge in watching TikTok and their grandfather's indulge in eating raw chicken gizzards, and between their internal organs and their ancestors moving and pausing as stars.