Upcoming events.

YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Jul
27

YALA!: Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

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Satchmo Summer Fest Press Confrence
Jul
29

Satchmo Summer Fest Press Confrence

Satchmo SummerFest Press Conference
Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for a special press conference announcing this year’s Satchmo SummerFest! Hear exciting details about the upcoming celebration of Louis Armstrong’s legacy, including artist lineups, special events, and more. Open to media and the public.

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Satchmo Summer Fest Exhibit Opening
Jul
31

Satchmo Summer Fest Exhibit Opening

Exhibit opening of: Brother, Can You Spare A Quarter: Satchmo SummerFest Turns 25

The New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil a special retrospective exhibit in honor of the 25th anniversary of Satchmo SummerFest on Thursday, July 31st, the world’s premier festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong.

Titled “Brother, Can You Spare A Quarter: Satchmo SummerFest Turns 25,” the exhibit showcases a vibrant collection of posters from the festival’s 25-year history. These iconic works—created by artists such as Jane Brewster, Tami Curtis-Ellis, Margaret Slade Kelley, Ayo Scott, Marinta Skupin, Scott Hodgin, Koby Sackey, Mario Padilla, Richard Thomas, Philip Bascle, and many others—will be displayed in framed installations along the museum’s main corridor.

Visitors can enjoy this visual tribute as they make their way to the newly renovated third-floor performance space, where the museum will host an engaging lineup of lectures during the festival. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the Gallatin Street Records Piano Series, adding a rich musical layer to the celebration.

Event will feature a cash bar, refreshments and live music!!!

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Satchmo Summer Fest
Aug
2

Satchmo Summer Fest

Calendar Description:

Join one of the only festivals in the world dedicated to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong in a two-day, free celebration of his life, legacy, and musical genius. Held each summer around Armstrong’s birthday (August 4), this festival unfolds across the historic Jazz Museum grounds with:

  • 🎶 Live music on two outdoor stages – from traditional and big-band jazz to brass bands and swing, featuring rising talent and local legends

  • 🎤 Indoor lecture series & Satchmo Legacy Stage – engaging talks on Armstrong’s impact with scholars and musicians

  • Jazz Mass & Satchmo Salute second-line parade – Sunday morning service at St. Augustine Church, followed by a joyful second line to Armstrong Park and the festival

  • 🍴 Local cuisine vendors – savor New Orleans flavors from gumbo to seafood egg rolls and refreshing treats

  • 🌿 Chill zones & sustainability – stay cool with misting fans and neck chillers, while supporting green initiatives on-site

  • 🔄 Free museum access – explore exhibits at the New Orleans Jazz Museum throughout the festival

Why you should attend:
Experience two days of soulful jazz, cultural richness, and family-friendly fun—from inspiring lectures to second-line energy—all honoring the enduring spirit of Satchmo. With no entry fee and immersive programming, it’s a must-add to your summer lineup!

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Satchmo Summer Fest
Aug
3

Satchmo Summer Fest

Calendar Description:

Join one of the only festivals in the world dedicated to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong in a two-day, free celebration of his life, legacy, and musical genius. Held each summer around Armstrong’s birthday (August 4), this festival unfolds across the historic Jazz Museum grounds with:

  • 🎶 Live music on two outdoor stages – from traditional and big-band jazz to brass bands and swing, featuring rising talent and local legends

  • 🎤 Indoor lecture series & Satchmo Legacy Stage – engaging talks on Armstrong’s impact with scholars and musicians

  • Jazz Mass & Satchmo Salute second-line parade – Sunday morning service at St. Augustine Church, followed by a joyful second line to Armstrong Park and the festival

  • 🍴 Local cuisine vendors – savor New Orleans flavors from gumbo to seafood egg rolls and refreshing treats

  • 🌿 Chill zones & sustainability – stay cool with misting fans and neck chillers, while supporting green initiatives on-site

  • 🔄 Free museum access – explore exhibits at the New Orleans Jazz Museum throughout the festival

Why you should attend:
Experience two days of soulful jazz, cultural richness, and family-friendly fun—from inspiring lectures to second-line energy—all honoring the enduring spirit of Satchmo. With no entry fee and immersive programming, it’s a must-add to your summer lineup!

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Aug
5

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: TBD

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.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Sporty’s Brass Band!
Aug
6

The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Sporty’s Brass Band!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Sporty’s Brass Band on Wednesday, August 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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Russell Welch
Aug
8

Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Russell Welch

The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Russell Welch 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.

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YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Aug
10

YALA!: Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

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Plant M: Music, movement & Meditation
Aug
11

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 11th, 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.

www.iwashitaryuta.com

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Aug
12

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Ed Willis

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.

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Gallatin Street Presents: TBD
Aug
15

Gallatin Street Presents: TBD

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.

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Cutting Edge confrence
Aug
15

Cutting Edge confrence

**Cutting Edge CE Awards Show: Honoring New Orleans Music and Culture**

The Cutting Edge CE Awards Show is a special evening dedicated to honoring the icons of New

Orleans music and culture. This event recognizes individuals whose daily activities, both

personal and professional, have improved our community, brought joy to our lives, and made a

positive impact on our city.

The presentation will take place on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 PM at the New Orleans Jazz

Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue. Before the awards presentation, there will be a Cutting Edge

CE Listening Room session featuring performances by Rabadash Records artist, Serabee, and

singer-songwriter Drew Young. Additionally, the Roots Music Gathering will hold an oral

history, interviewing Danny Jones, the legendary recording engineer for Allen Toussaint's

SeaSaint Recording Studio.

The award recipients this year are George Porter Jr., Jimmy Ford, and the Celebrate Canal!

Coalition, all of whom bring fresh energy to New Orleans' arts and culture scene.

**Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Porter Jr.**

George Porter Jr. is a seminal figure in music, best known as the bassist for the legendary funk

group The Meters. His playing is among the most sampled worldwide. With each decade, Porter

has continuously evolved as a music leader. His performances at the Maple Leaf with his band,

George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, are legendary and must-attend events for both locals and

visitors. He embodies the essence of a true New Orleans original—a bassist recognized globally,

whose mastery of the "pocket" has become the foundation of funk music.

We hope to enjoy his contributions to our musical landscape for many more years.

**Music Influencer Award Recipient: Jimmy Ford**

Jimmy Ford, a musician, bandleader, manager, and club owner, has significantly influenced

many artists and music professionals, from Professor Longhair to Richard Hell, the dB's, Gun

Club, Peter Holsapple, Iron Maidens, Won Ton Lust, Rhudabega, Cowboy Mouth, Bluerunners,

and his present group with his wife Sue, DiNOLA, among others. He began playing the club

scene in his mid-teens, became a club owner in his early twenties, and transitioned to the

national music management scene, traveling the world before returning to New Orleans to

establish Monkey Hill Records. Known for his signature appeal and good handshake, he has

consistently improved artists' careers. Jimmy Ford is a true original from New Orleans!

**Trumpet Award for Cultural Leadership Recipient: Celebrate Canal! Coalition**

Every city has its "Great Street," and for New Orleans, that is Canal Street. This street is home to

an incredible initiative focused on promoting, preserving, and celebrating our shared history:

Celebrate Canal!

The initiative was envisioned by the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, led by Sandra Thompson

Herman, who serves as President and CEO. She united a team of influential women leaders,

including Karen Nabonne Coaxum (Chair), Katelyn Reagan Denty (Executive Director), and

Laurie Guimont (Chief Strategist), along with board members Stephanie Burks (Vice Chair),

Nicole Ferrier (Secretary), Taryn Brown, Val Grubb, Tamica Lee, Sara Lewis, Jessica Serrano, and

Sylvia Vellino.

Celebrate Canal! aims to inspire us to remember our past while imagining a bright future. It

exemplifies effective leadership by improving the common good and fostering pride in our city.

Celebrate Canal! demonstrates what commitment to the public good looks like, and we

encourage everyone to engage in this mission.

The 33 rd Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events extends heartfelt thanks to its 2025 recipients

for their invaluable contributions to New Orleans music and culture. Congratulations!

Cutting Edge Awards Night – Run of Show

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Friday, August 15, 2025

Presentation 7:30 PM

Doors open 4:30 PM

RUN OF SHOW

4:30 PM Doors Open

5:00 – 5:25 PM – Drew Young Performance

5:30 – 6:05 PM – Conversation with Danny Jones – Eric Cager interviewing

6:20 – 7:20 PM – Serabee Performance

7:30 – 7:20 PM - Presentations

7:30 PM - Close

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YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Aug
17

YALA!: Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

View Event →
Aug
19

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: TBD

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.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Chris Severin
Aug
20

The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Chris Severin

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Chris Sevenin on Wednesday, August 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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: TBD
Aug
22

Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: TBD

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.

View Event →
Little Stompers
Aug
23

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.

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YALA! Baby Arts Play
Aug
24

YALA! Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

View Event →
Plant M: Music, Movement & Meditation
Aug
25

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.

www.iwashitaryuta.com

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Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Derrick Shezbie
Aug
26

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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Autumn Dominguez!
Aug
29

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.

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Little Stompers
Aug
30

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.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
Sep
3

The Jazz Foundation of America presents…

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, August 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.

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NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
Sep
4

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 4th 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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: TBD
Sep
5

Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: TBD

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.

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NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
Sep
11

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 11th 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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Artists TBD
Sep
12

Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Artists TBD

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.

View Event →
Little Stompers Family Class
Sep
13

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.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
Sep
17

The Jazz Foundation of America presents…

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, August 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.

View Event →
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
Sep
18

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 18th 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.

View Event →
Little Stompers Family Class
Sep
20

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.

View Event →
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
Sep
25

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD

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.

View Event →
Little Stompers Family Class
Sep
27

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.

View Event →

Planet M: Music, Movement, Meditation
Jul
21

Planet 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, July 21st, 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.

www.iwashitaryuta.com

View Event →
YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Jul
20

YALA!: Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

View Event →
Jul
17

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum – Tiago Guy

Join us on July 16th from 2-3 PM on our 3rd floor venue for a special performance by Tiago Guy – a Brazilian-born singer-songwriter who found his musical home in New Orleans.

Since moving to the Crescent City in 2021, Tiago has made his mark, sharing stages with local legends like Galactic, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and Parker Millsap, while gracing iconic venues like Tipitina’s, the Maple Leaf Bar, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Experience the soulful sounds of his latest album, Paper Thin, where personal lyrics meet the rich musical traditions of New Orleans, featuring contributions from the city’s finest, including Jon Cleary, Nigel Hall, John Fohl, and the Zion Harmonizers

Free with museum admission – Don't miss this chance to catch Tiago live in the heart of the city that inspires his music.

#NewOrleansMusic #LiveMusic #JazzMuseum #TiagoGuy #PaperThin #LivePerformance

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The Jazz Foundation of America Presents: Johnny J and the Hitmen!
Jul
16

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents: Johnny J and the Hitmen!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Johnny J and the HItmen on Wednesday, July 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.

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YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Jul
13

YALA!: Baby Arts Play

Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the

perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime

that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents

confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,

more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children

and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help

children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.

This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide

engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to

promote early learning.

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Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Audrey LeCrone
Jul
11

Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Audrey LeCrone

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.

Audrey LeCrone

Audrey spent her formative years singing, dancing, and performing. After receiving a degree in Acting from Oklahoma City University, she moved to New Orleans to work as an actor and dialect coach. Impassioned by the musical culture of the city, she eventually found her role as a vocalist. Most of her songs fit into 3 categories: Love, Longing & Lust--the pinnacles of early 20th century music....And lucky for you, these century-old songs were often drenched in naughtiness. Singing the numbers that most likely got your grandparents in trouble, Audrey LeCrone aims to keep the provocative spirit alive in jazz and blues. 

The band: Jordan Bush on piano, Belinda Moody on bass, Dorian Roberts on saxophone, Ravee 'Gus' Treesaksesakoon, and Kolja Gjoni on drums.

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Live from the Jazz Museum Balcony! Bennie Pete Birthday Celebration: Hot 8 Brass Band
Jul
10

Live from the Jazz Museum Balcony! Bennie Pete Birthday Celebration: Hot 8 Brass Band

Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Thursday July 10th for Bennie Pete Birthday Celebration, featuring a performance by the Hot 8 Brass Band.

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 Thursday July 10th at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

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Maya Kamaty
Jul
10

Maya Kamaty

Join us In the 3rd floor performance Center on July 10th at 2pm for a special Performance by Maya Kamaty!

Maya Kamaty is a genre-blending artist from Réunion Island, known for fusing maloya—a traditional Creole music—with electro, folk, and urban sounds. Daughter of iconic musician Gilbert Pounia, she carries forward a strong artistic legacy while pushing creative boundaries. Singing in Creole and French, her powerful voice and poetic lyrics explore identity, feminism, and cultural resilience. With international tours and acclaimed albums like Santié Papang and Sovaz, Maya Kamaty is a bold, modern force in global music.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Next Level Band
Jul
2

The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Next Level Band

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Next Level Jazz Band on Wednesday, August 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.

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Drumming Circle
Jun
28

Drumming Circle

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Wesley Phillips presents Drumming Circle.  

This program takes place inside our Education Center located outside the first floor.

Please contact Wesley Phillips (504) 250-5244 if you are interested in signing up for classes.

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.

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Jun
28

Friends of the Cabildo Home Research Seminar with Robert Cangelosi

Home Research Seminar with Robert Cangelosi

Saturday, June 28th | In Person (Jazz Museum), Live on Zoom and Recorded | 10am – 12:30pm

Tickets: $35, Members $25 (In person or zoom same price)

Friends of the Cabildo will host “Researching Your New Orleans Property” Seminar with  Robert J. Cangelosi, Jr., an Adjunct Lecturer at the Tulane University School of Architecture, and he will present an in-depth program on historic home research.

If walls could talk, you would know everything you wanted to know about your property, like who previously owned it, those who slept in it, how old it is, and what secrets it holds. Cangelosi, president of Koch and Wilson Architects, will outline how to develop the history of your property, using primary sources rather than oral traditions and secondary sources, which often are incorrect. Preparation of a “chain of title,” the essential first step in developing a history, will be discussed. The chain document the ownership of a property, which in theory, can be taken back to the early 1700s, during the French Colonial period. The “chain of title” relates to the property, not the improvements, and rarely will the chain alone indicate when improvements were made. Like history detectives, determining when improvements were done involves research into various records, including census, tax, water, building permits, contracts, city directories, newspapers, and more. This program will explain how these records can be used and where to find them.

The architectural style of the improvements can also help date a property. A concise architectural history of New Orleans will be included to help identify the architectural style of your property.

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Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise Crusade
Jun
24

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise Crusade

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.

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4th Annual Freedom For All: Sneaker Ball
Jun
20

4th Annual Freedom For All: Sneaker Ball

Join us at Rich Family Ministries’ 4th Annual Freedom For All Sneaker Ball, hosted by FoxandRob at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. This year’s theme, Reel Stories, Real Impact, celebrates unity and service among couples.

Dress in your best black-and-white attire and sneakers for a glamorous night featuring live music by ANTWIGADEE!, southern cuisine from local chefs, and an awards ceremony honoring community champions.

Bring your crew and help us make a difference—your support fuels our mission to save lives by saving time. Let’s celebrate style, heart, and impact together!

This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room.

Get tickets or learn more here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-freedom-for-all-sneaker-ball-tickets-1258913868269

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Gallatin Street Fridays presents: Clarence Johnson
Jun
20

Gallatin Street Fridays presents: Clarence Johnson

Catch the unique sounds of Nola native Clarence Johnson III and his band Cornerstone live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum Friday June 20th 2pm-3pm!

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.

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The Jazz Foundation of America presents…Haruka Kikuchi with Jazz Spirts
Jun
18

The Jazz Foundation of America presents…Haruka Kikuchi with Jazz Spirts

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present a live performance by Haruka Kikuchi with Jazz Spirtson Wednesday, June 18th 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.

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John Wooton drum camp
Jun
17

John Wooton drum camp

Spend a powerful day behind the drums with legendary percussionist and educator Dr. John Wooton, known around the world as The American Drum Professor. This one-day intensive camp is a unique opportunity to dive deep into rhythm, technique, and performance with one of the top minds in modern drumming.

Dr. Wooton brings decades of expertise as a master of rudimental snare, drum set, and world percussion—blending military precision with musical artistry. Whether you're a student, educator, or passionate drummer, this event will challenge and inspire your playing.

What to Expect:

  • Rudimental and snare drum masterclasses

  • Drum set groove & technique sessions

  • Hands-on workshops with personalized feedback

  • Q&A and insights into a career in music

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Drumming Circle
Jun
14

Drumming Circle

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Wesley Phillips presents Drumming Circle.  

This program takes place inside our Education Center located outside the first floor.

Please contact Wesley Phillips (504) 250-5244 if you are interested in signing up for classes.

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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays presents:  Roderick Paulin
Jun
13

Gallatin Street Fridays presents: Roderick Paulin

Roderick Paulin photographed by Meagan Stone

The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Roderick Paulin. 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.

Roderick Paulin

If the name Paulin sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that – Roderick Paulin is the son of legendary New Orleans bandleader Ernest “Doc” Paulin who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years. Roderick’s musical career spans over four decades collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Harry Connick Jr.,  Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Christian McBride, Trombone ‘Shorty’ Andrews, Wynton Marsalis, The Grateful Dead, PJ Morton, The Brand New Heavies, The Afghan Whigs, Branford Marsalis, and the ReBirth Brass Band. Paulin’s experience as an arranger, producer, and saxophonist/clarinetist continues to serve him well as he’s a highly sought after clinician/master class educator teaching the fundamentals of music and economic empowerment to students of all ages and demographics. For the last 10 years, Paulin has served on the faculty of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp of New Orleans which is the longest running, minority-owned and operated music organization that serves public and private school students of New Orleans and surrounding communities. Roderick completed his undergraduate music degree at Southern University New Orleans (SUNO) under the guidance of New Orleans avant-garde saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan, and the previously mentioned pianist and composer Roger Dickerson. 

After some 30 plus years of performing in every musical setting one can think of, Roderick returned to school at 50 years old and completed his Masters Degree at Louisiana State University (LSU - May 2022) during the Pandemic and he’s continuing his academic studies currently as a Doctoral candidate pursuing the PhD in Music Education at LSU as well. Besides his musical affiliations, Paulin serves the local New Orleans music community by educating musicians about mental, financial, social, and physical health through the Musicians Council on Fair Wages(MCFW) which he presides over reinforcing their mission by mentoring artists and providing guidance achieving success in the entertainment industry. Paulin also curates a music radio program called Jazz Across America, in conjunction with San Diego City College on jazz radio station KSDS 88.3FM where he promotes New Orleans music, culture, and business. He co-authored the book Men Cry Out that speaks to the positive effects of improving oneself personally and professionally. Paulin was featured in the Memphis Voyager Magazine's Inspiring Stories as a "Hidden Gem" in the July 2022 issue.  

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NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents:  Maxwell S. Arceneaux
Jun
12

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: Maxwell S. Arceneaux

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series featuring Maxwell S. Arceneaux on Thursday, June 12th 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.

Maxwell S. Arceneaux (Bio) @maxwell_arceneaux - Instagram handle / tag

Maxwell S. Arceneaux is a classically trained French horn player, composer and arranger with a passion for both orchestral and solo performance. With a foundation in classical music, he has performed with esteemed orchestras, including the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, and the NEWorks Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. His orchestral work spans symphonic and opera repertoire, showcasing his depth and versatility as a musician.

In addition to his classical roots, Maxwell is a dynamic soloist, seamlessly blending classical and contemporary styles. As a featured resident artist at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, he presents engaging solo performances, offering audiences a mix of classical, pop, and original compositions. His solo career has taken him to stages such as the Cayman Islands Arts Music Festival and the prestigious MD Chapter of The Links, Inc. Peabody Concert Series, where he premiered both his own compositions and celebrated classical works.

Beyond performance, Maxwell is an accomplished composer and arranger with strong transposition skills, allowing him to adapt music for various ensembles and settings. His artistic voice is further captured in his three studio albums—Believe (2022), Identity (2021), and Discovery (2020)—which showcase his range as both a performer and a composer.

Maxwell holds a Master of Music in Classical Horn Performance from Shenandoah University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. His musical journey began at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA 2018 alum), where he developed the foundation for his artistry.

Whether performing in a grand concert hall, composing for a special event, or bringing music to an intimate gathering, Maxwell’s dedication to his craft is evident in every note he plays.



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 Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Higher Heights Reggae Band
Jun
10

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Higher Heights Reggae 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.

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Drumming Circle
Jun
7

Drumming Circle

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Wesley Phillips presents Drumming Circle.  

This program takes place inside our Education Center located outside the first floor.

Please contact Wesley Phillips (504) 250-5244 if you are interested in signing up for classes.

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.

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Gallatin Street Fridays presents:  Susanne Ortner
Jun
6

Gallatin Street Fridays presents: Susanne Ortner

Photo by April Renae

The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Susanne Ortner. 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 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Susanne Ortner

Great sensitivity and versatility are some of the trademarks of German born clarinetist, saxophonist and composer Susanne Ortner.

 Hailed as “a musician par excellence, capable of moving you deeply” (Augsburger Allgemeine Zeitung), she made her way to New Orleans via Pittsburgh, PA, where she helped Holocaust survivors tell their stories - in words and music. 

 Always searching for the mutual in the different, Susanne has delved deeply into a myriad of different styles and genres - from klezmer, to New Orleans jazz, Manouche, and lately Brazilian choro. Her group Choro No Bayou (formerly known as Macumba) celebrated their debut at Jazzfest in 2024.

Susanne has arranged and composed music for many theatrical productions including “Mazel” by Amy Hartman,“Our Class” by Tadeusz Slobozianek, and "Die Weihnachtsgeschichte" by The Augsburger Puppenkiste . She appears on several CDs and has recorded the following CDs as leader or co-leader: “Last Stop Sehnsucht” (Susanne Ortner Trio, 2020), “Die Musik aus der Weihnachtsgeschichte" (Susanne Ortner quartet), “A Trip To America” and “Hot World Chamber Music” (Ortner-Roberts Duo), and “Khosn Kale Mazl-Tov” (Sing Your Soul). She is the subject of the  book “Living the Dream” – Für die Musik nach Amerika” (Wissner Verlag Augsburg, 2011), written by German Television journalist Helge Fuhst.

 Since her arrival to the city in 2017, Susanne has established herself within the jazz community, and has performed – mostly in duos and trios –with New Orleans greats such as Tom McDermott, James Singleton, and many others.

 In her show with Oscar Rossignoli on piano, and Lex Warshawsky on bass, Susanne showcases a variety of her many facets within her originals, as well as within a kaleidoscope of musics that shaped her - from Brazilian choros and New Orleans tunes to vocals in German from the Weimar Republic era - the undertones always being her delicate vulnerability, velvety sound, and raw authenticity.

 Click here to learn more about Susanne Ortner!

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NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: “The Lagniappe Sessions” & NOCCA Jazz Department
Jun
5

NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: “The Lagniappe Sessions” & NOCCA Jazz Department

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series featuring “The Lagniappe Sessions” & NOCCA Jazz Department on Thursday, June 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.

@wwno_fm & @adonisrosedrums - Instagram handle / tag

The Lagniappe Sessions with Adonis Rose broadcasted on WWNO 89.9 FM.  The Lagniappe Sessions features musicians, writers, visual artists, and community leaders that protect and promote New Orleans culture. Join Adonis Rose, NOCCA 1992 alum, Grammy-Award-winning Performing Artist, Executive Director of the NOCCA Foundation, Artistic Director of The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and host of the Lagniappe Sessions, for a special live (recorded) interview with various guests on Thursday, April 17th, 2:00 p.m. at the Jazz Museum. 

Current NOCCA Jazz Students Level II - lEVEL IV (Opening Act before the live recording of the Lagniappe Sessions)

@nocca.nola & @noccafoundation - Instagram handle / tag

The Jazz Instrumental Music Department is designed to create not only a proficient Jazz performer, but a well-educated and literate musician. Students are taught scales, chords, and fundamental stylistic elements of various periods of Jazz through specific repertoire of Jazz literature. Students are expected to memorize a minimum of four songs with solo transcriptions each semester and perform these works in a combo setting in class and the weekly student performance class. Students will also perform these requirements at the Jazz juries at the end of each semester. 

This event is free and open to all. 



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The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Lawrence Sieberth presents 'The Song' featuring Ali Lefevre
Jun
4

The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Lawrence Sieberth presents 'The Song' featuring Ali Lefevre

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present a performance by Larry Sieberth on Wednesday, June 4th 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.

Larry Sieberth

Larry Sieberth's local ensembles vary from New Orleans traditional to questing improvisations, from the avant-garde to mainstream jazz and R&B. He has performed at virtually every venue in New Orleans, from small clubs to the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where he has been a regularly featured artist and musical director of over 30 years. His collaborations with notable local performers include Johnny Adams, Charles Neville, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Tony Dagradi, John Vidacovich, Luther Kent, Brian ‘Breeze’ Cayolle, Victor Goines, and Jason Marsalis. He presently performs and tours with Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazzband and vocalist Germaine Bazzle.

Ali Lefevre - is a wonderful singer that l've used for demos for several decades, but we've never really performed together so l've built this show around her - thank you and hope to see you then

Click here to learn more about Larry Sieberth!

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 Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: The Allstar Band Tribute to Prince
Jun
3

Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: The Allstar Band Tribute to Prince

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.

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Jun
2
to Jun 6

Nola Thru My Eyes Summer Camp

NOLA Thru My Eyes is a photography educational outreach program organized by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and facilitated by photographer and lead instructor, Linda A. Reno to motivate and empower New Orleans youth (ages 10-15) to learn the craft of visual storytelling so they can document their own culture in their own authentic voices. ‍ The unique African-retentive / street culture of New Orleans is consistently documented by photographers, but quite often these photographers are not members of the culture. NOLA Thru My Eyes is for the kids of the culture - those born of Cultural Bearers or those who are Cultural Bearers themselves, as well as frequent participants in the culture of New Orleans. ‍ The objective of this initiative is to give the kids of the culture the opportunity to make images in an effort to explore the catharsis of creative expression and to engage in visual storytelling to both create and control the narrative of their own lived experience. This is their history to be documented, and Thru My Eyes will offer the youth the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to become the most prominent narrators of their culture while also striving to offer an antidote to crime by encouraging youth to shoot pictures and not guns. ‍The TEAM - NOLA THRU MY EYES ‍ ‍Carol Harris, also known as Baby Doll Kit, is a native New Orleanian Cultural Bearer. She is founder of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls. She has a track record of creating and implementing public programs to celebrate New Orleans culture including The Baby Doll Blessing of the Streets annually since 2018, The Baby Doll Juneteenth Celebration - History Through Our Eyes, and The NOLA River Fest. Carol is committed to empowering the youth of New Orleans to continue the traditions of street culture to keep the unique culture of the city alive and thriving. Linda A. Reno is a photographer/storyteller/educator residing in New Orleans, LA. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she earned an M.A. in Photojournalism. She has been a photography educator at Metairie Park Country Day School since 2020, where she shares the craft of visual storytelling with New Orleanian youth. Her personal work focuses on documenting subcultures and exploring the manifestation of ancient collective memory within culture. To that end, she has been photographing Second Lines in New Orleans since 2007, and amassed a collection of over 150,000 images depicting this uniquely African-retentive cultural and spiritual practice.

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