Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the history, myths, and legacy of Storyville, featuring four leading voices whose work has shaped how New Orleans understands its past.

Sally Asher is a local writer and photographer. She is the author of multiple books on the history of New Orleans. She has two master’s degrees from Tulane University in English and Liberal Arts (with a concentration in history). Her articles and fiction have appeared in over a dozen publications, and she won the New Orleans Press award for best feature reporting for her article on Storyville. She frequently lectures on New Orleans history through the Louisiana State Museum and has lectured, presented, and moderated panels for the Louisiana Book Festival, Downriver Festival, Bourbon Festival, and the Tennessee Williams Festival. Former president of Save Our Cemeteries, Asher is now a board member of the Preservation Resource Center and is the chair for the committee Save Our Cemeteries. She owns and operates Red Sash Tours that specializes in cemetery tours and has just launched a new podcast called Eat, Drink, and Be Buried, a podcast about New Orleans’ customs, culture, and curiosities.

John McCusker has been a photojournalist in New Orleans since 1983, working at the Times-Picayune and the New Orleans Advocate. McCusker was part of the team awarded the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of Hurricane Katrina, and he was named a fellow with the DART Society in 2009. He is the author of “Creole Trombone: Kid Ory and the Early Years of Jazz” (2012) and co-author of “Jockomo: The Native Roots of Mardi Gras Indians,” (2019) both published by the University Press of Mississippi. McCusker founded the Cradle of Jazz Tour in 1994 with a goal of protecting and marking structures associated with the birth of jazz in New Orleans. After leaving newspaper work in 2016, he worked as a volunteer for ToolBank USA, aiding in the recovery from Hurricanes Harvey and Michael. In 2019, John founded the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House, a museum telling the story of the 1811 slave rebellion and the early life of jazz pioneer Kid Ory.

Eric Seiferth is curator and historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection. He is the project lead on the NOLA Resistance initiative to preserve and share stories of the New Orleans Civil Rights Movement, and the associated exhibition The Trail They Blazed. He was also lead curator of the award-winning exhibitions Storyville: Madams and Music and Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration.  He earned his BA and MA in American History from Tulane University.

Claus Sadlier is the President & CEO of the New Orleans Storyville Museum. A sixth-generation New Orleanian, Sadlier graduated from Brother Martin High School and the University of New Orleans before earning his MBA from Indiana University.

Sadlier moved to San Francisco in the early 1990s, where he launched a successful business career. He is best known for inventing and commercializing the world’s first insulated paper coffee cup, known as the Insulair Cup. Although Sadlier enjoyed his time in San Francisco, he left his heart in New Orleans, and he returned to his roots in 2013, making his residence in the French Quarter.

Wanting to bring the true story of Storyville to a wider audience, Sadlier devoted several years researching the historical narrative. While creating his vision for the Storyville Museum, he visited leading institutions around the world to study innovations in museum design, collected artifacts relevant and related to the city’s infamous Red Light Distritct, and assembled a team of local professionals to bring the museum’s vision to life. Located just two blocks from the historic Storyville district, the New Orleans Storyville Museum opened its doors to the public in August 2024, offering the public a unique immersive and educational experience.

☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3

🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)

🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT 

YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™  workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)

Series four, “Little Helpers!”  is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.

The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org

REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events 

Workshop #3 “Express Yourself” (Early Language)

To the untrained ear, it’s just babbling, but we know that your little one is carefully crafting the foundations of a lifetime of language. Learn how to encourage confidence in language and put your child on the starting line to literacy. Join us this week in our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Express Yourself.”

This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).

REGISTRATION Link  Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling      REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend

REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself           REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters

REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts    REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers

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.

Please join us for for a performance by Tony Seville & the Cadilacs in our third floor performance center on November 20th, 2025!

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.

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.

☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3

🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)

🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT 

YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™  workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)

Series four, “Little Helpers!”  is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.

The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org

REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events 

Workshop #2 “Hello, Friend…” (Social Skills)

Toddlers tend to garner attention wherever they go, but even our little celebrities need friends. Relationships are the building blocks of healthy development. Learn how to nurture your child’s innate desire for social connection this week during our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Hello, Friend…”

This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).

REGISTRATION Link  Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling      REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend

REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself           REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters

REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts    REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers

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.

Roy Book Binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years!   He gave up his Greenwich Village "pad"  in the early 1970's and lived in his "Tour Bus" for the next 15 years criss crossing the US and appearing at festivals  throughout Canada & Europe.    

Book Binder, travelled with the legendary Rev. Gary Davis in the late 60's..... The Book, recorded his first solo acoustic Blues album in the 70's, which was the first to receive  5 stars in DOWNBEAT magazine!  In the  late 80's 'The Book' was part of Bonnie Raitt's  East Coast Tour, which included an appearance on The Grand Old Opry which led to almost 30 appearances on NASHVILLE NOW's, Ralph Emory Show!   In the 90's he often appeared  with JORMA KAUKONEN (who recorded 2 of Roy's songs)

THE GOOD BOOK, Roy's latest release of all original songs, reached #3 on AirPlayDirect's Americana charts!  #1 was Guy Clark & #2 was the late Townes Van Zandt.  Folkdj.org had Roy in the top 3 artists for July.

Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ?  Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.”  He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his  'Tour Bus'  to town, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains, feeding us music and stories, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music.

Join us for an evening of celebration as we unveil The District: Music and Musicians in Storyville at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Enjoy drinks, light fare, and live music performances by Victor Campbell and Sam Kuslan, as we honor the sounds, stories, and spirit of the neighborhoods that helped give rise to jazz.

On Thursday, November 13, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil its newest exhibition, The District: Music and Musicians in Storyville.

This immersive exhibition explores the vibrant musical culture that thrived in both Storyville and the neighboring area known as Black Storyville. Through a rich collection of photographs, artifacts, interviews, and video, The District examines the music and musicians who animated these legendary neighborhoods.

While the notion that jazz was born in Storyville is more myth than fact, there is no doubt that the district played a vital role in shaping the early sound of the genre. Music filled the cabarets, saloons, and brothels of Storyville and Black Storyville.

Visitors will encounter rare images of the music clubs and parlors where early jazz pioneers such as Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Tony Jackson, Kid Ory, and Fess Manetta performed. Among the highlights of the exhibition are two iconic artifacts from Lulu White’s Mahogany Hall—the long-awaited carriage stone and stained glass window—on view for the first time in many years.

A new video installation will bring the district to life through dynamic recreations of the dances that once accompanied this bold and transformative music. The Storyville Museum has also generously loaned several historic pieces, including the mantelpiece from Hilma Burt’s famed establishment, further illuminating the atmosphere of an era that shaped the course of American music.

The Sweetie Pies of New Orleans play a joyful mix of pre-war blues, traditional jazz, and jug band music. Known for their spirited live performances, they are a staple at venues like the Spotted Cat, DBA, and Snug Harbor and strive to preserve the city's rich musical traditions.

 Becky Lynn Blanca (Vocal/Banjo), Russell Welch III (Guitar), Mike Voelker (Drums & Washboard), Jason Jurzak (Sousaphone/Bass/Vocal), Charlie Halloran (Trombone), Dave Boswell (Trumpet), Kris Tokarski (Piano)

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.

About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.

About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.

☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3

🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)

🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT 

YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™  workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)

Series four, “Little Helpers!”  is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.

The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org

REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events 

Workshop #1 “Oh, What a Feeling!” (Emotional Development)

Did you know caregivers have a great impact on emotional development of their little ones? .Learn how you can positively impact the emotional understanding of your child this week during our YALA Baby Artsplay!™ workshop, “Oh, What a Feeling!”

This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).

REGISTRATION Link  Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling      REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend

REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself           REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters

REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts    REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers

About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.

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.

Artist Bio:

Sunny Side is a New Orleans-based jazz band inspired by the timeless sounds of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and other early jazz legends. Blending rich 3-part harmonies, a tight rhythm section, and an electrifying vocalist/dancer, Sunny Side delivers an authentic and energetic New Orleans-style jazz experience.

In August of 2025, Sunny Side completed their fifth national tour, with over 20 performances in 16 cities across states including Tennessee, Ohio, and New York—appearing in a variety of venues from listening rooms to swing dance halls.

Since 2020, Sunny Side has been a sought-after choice for private events and weddings. Recognized for their professionalism and crowd-pleasing performances, they’ve earned The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an honor reserved for the top 5% of wedding bands nationwide.

The Marigny Sessions - About the Album

Sunny Side began as the passion project of drummer and bandleader Rob Montgomery, who left his engineering job in 2017 to pursue music full-time. He joined a group of street musicians under the name “Sidewalk Swing,” focusing on traditional New Orleans jazz from the 1920s–40s, inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Jelly Roll Morton. As the band progressed from street corners to clubs on Frenchmen Street, most members eventually moved on—except Rob. Determined to keep the spirit alive, he reformed the group with new musicians, emphasizing each musician to showcase their unique voice while allowing the music to evolve organically. In 2020, he renamed the band Sunny Side and self-recorded a live album just before the pandemic. By 2023, they expanded their repertoire to include artists like Nat King Cole, and released their first studio album, The Felicity Sessions, recorded at Felicity Church in New Orleans. Despite lineup changes, Rob kept the band’s core vision intact.

Their new album, The Marigny Sessions, continues on the theme from the previous album, expanding the influence into artists like Ray Charles, Benny Goodman, and Dr. John. It features an original composition, “The Fly” by guitarist Coyote Anderson, inspired by a William Blake poem.  Recorded at Marigny Studios following a 24-day tour in 2024, the project captures the tight chemistry of a road-tested group, enhanced by the spontaneity of guest pianist Andrew Huot. This album highlights each musician’s unique voice through a variety of jazz, swing, and soulful tunes the group hand selected.

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.

Wetlands Radio is having a Listening Party on Tuesday, November 4 at the Jazz Museum.  The event will celebrate the release of Wetlands Radio, a 12-part audio series about Coastal Restoration airing this week and next on New Orleans Public Radio. The series provides a history of Coastal Restoration and also explores the ways in which Louisiana is fighting land loss in vivid, character and scene-rich stories. Original music in the series is composed and performed by Greg Schatz.The evening will include live music, drinks, listening to the 12 episodes of Wetlands Radio (which aired on Louisiana Considered), and a Q&A with folks from the series.r

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.

Artist Bio:

Joe Lastie is a master drummer from New Orleans and a cornerstone of the city’s rich musical tradition. Best known for his long tenure with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Lastie’s powerful yet deeply soulful style blends gospel, R&B, and traditional New Orleans jazz. Born into a family of musicians, he began drumming in church as a child and went on to perform around the world, keeping the spirit of New Orleans rhythm alive with every beat.

Join us for Mr. Drummer and the Cowrie Shell Hat: Bringing Africa to Mardi Gras class on November 4th at 4:30 PM CDT in the Education Center at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Wesley Phillips

The Ultimate Sideman

Wesley was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and has been playing music for over 50 years. He began playing the bongos and the conga drum with the Desire Poets in 1972. He played for Mama Suma, Free Southern Theater, New Orleans Dance Co., and the Energy Funk Band.

Wesley joined the Southern University in New Orleans' jazz program and studied under Edward "Kidd" Jordan in 1976. Wesley performed with SUNO’s big band, jazz ensemble, and african percussion groups at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival through 1982. Kidd introdued Wesley to Sun Ra at the 1979 Jazz Fest. This began his tour with Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra from 1979 to 1981, including the 1981 Chicago Jazz Fest on PBS. He later appeared with Sun Ra and his Cosmic Love Adventure Arkestra at music festivals from 1989 to 1991 in New Orleans, Birmingham, AL, and Jackson, MS.

In 1980, Wesley began his 16 years of playing gospel music on an album with Alvin Bridges and the Desire Community Choir. He played on four additional albums, and after many years at the Jazz Fest, the choir was invited to a three week tour of Italy.

In 1987, Wesley began his 10 year study of Afro-Brazilian culture with Curtis Pierre and Casa Samba. He has appeared in parades, festivals, theater, and television shows, presenting the folklore and celebrations of Brazil.

He was introduced to Senegalese culture by Abdoulaye "Papa" Camara in 1990 and have studied with former members of the Senegal National Ballet, including Abdoulaye Diaktaye- djembe; Souleman Diop- kutiro; and Mar Gueye- sabar. Wesley spent 15 years drumming at dance workshops with Papa, including conferences in Washington, DC; Oakland, CA; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; and Tallahasse, FL. He has performed as a member of the Free Spirit Drummers and Stiltwalkers; the Culu Children's and N'Kafu Traditional African Dance Companies; Sacred Dance Ministry; and Papa's own dance company, Alabatu. Wesley has instructed African drumming with children at summer camps, festivals and workshops in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas.

In 1992, Wesley was recruited to join the FIYIYI Black Masking Indian group after playing the African bass drum on Mardi Gras Day. For the next 30 years, Wesley would play New Orleans' music with African drums with FIYIYI and the Mandingo Warriors. Performances included the Hopi, Navajo, and Yavapi Indian Reservations, the White House, and Paris, France.

In 2001, Wesley introduced his drum making workshop at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The drums made at the many festivals, schools, and day care center workshop help children develop patience and creativity while using recycled items. First Lady Laura Bush and a group of school kids have played on his drums at a New Orleans' Children Museum workshop.

In 2013, Wesley wrote and co-produced "Spirit of the Drum", a drummer's presentation of New Orleans' street rituals and celebrations. With Artistic Director Binta B. McDaniels as co-producer, Spirit of the Drums was presented at the West African Reseach Center in Dakar, Senegal. In 2017, the production debuted in the U. S. at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as Kamau and the Spirit of the Drums. This was Wesley’s first festival appearance as a bandleader.

In 2018, Wesley co-authored the book “Fire in the Hole: The Spirit Work Of FIYIYI & The Mandingo Warriors. FIYIYI and the Mandingo Warriors appeared at book signings and panel discusions at events, including the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge, and the Tennessee Williams Book Festival in New Orleans.

In 2022, Wesley self- published “Mr. Drummer and the Cowrie Shell Hat”, a non-fiction story of a grandfather’s contributions as a cultural bearer. Using the book’s artifacts, costumes, and drums, Wesley developed an interactive storytelling presentation for kindergarden to 5th grade students

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.

Tiago Guy Performance
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
3rd Floor Performance Center | New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA

Join us for an afternoon of immersive jazz and musical exploration as Tiago Guy takes the stage in the Jazz Museum’s intimate performance space.

Tiago Guy brings a bold, expressive voice to his craft—melding improvisation, lyrical depth, and dynamic interplay. His performance promises to draw listeners in with moments of subtlety, surprise, and emotive resonance.

This concert is part of our ongoing free performance series. Seating is first-come, first-served. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a singular musical encounter in a setting made for listening.

 Live Performance at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! 

Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, from 2–3 PM for a captivating performance by Tiss Rodriguez, a French futuristic drummer and producer based in Paris.

Tiss blends analog drum machines with powerful acoustic drumming, crafting a unique sound that bridges tradition and innovation. Drawing from the Afro-Caribbean roots of his family, he creates a musical world where jazz drumming meets electronic textures, coexisting harmoniously to connect spirit and soul through movement.

Experience a performance that is both visceral and transcendent, where rhythm, technology, and heritage collide in an unforgettable journey.

Philanthropy, Tech, Biz, Education and Improvisation

NOAI is a global stage for creative and driven professionals who want to change the world. Organized by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI includes conversations, presentations, and performances that bring New Orleans in conversation with cutting-edge, impact-driven, work. All profits are donated to AI for Every Student.

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.

George Brown

George Brown, also known as Lil George aka Joji, is a trombone legend in New Orleans. He has performed all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Germany. He also serves as one of the city's cultural ambassadors to Japan.

Spreading love and light with his talented musical skills, expect the best when calling on Lil George to perform your event. Lil George has 19 years of musical experience and has worked with a major amount of big shots. A few to name - Hot8 Brass Band, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Delfeayo Marsalis, Shamarr Allen, Rebirth Brass Band, Trombone Shorty and more. His natural charisma lives for the world to see. Let the Funk use you, let the Jazz abuse ya, and ya soul will never lose ya.