Find Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-edition-flow-grow-yoga-self-love-jazz-valentines-day-class-tickets-1981249215738?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

If the name Paulin sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that – Roderick 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. Doc insisted that musicians in his bands adhere to certain professional standards on and off stage. Many young players began their music career by performing with Doc Paulin and have gone on to achieve musical prominence such as clarinetist Dr. Michael White, Alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr. and trumpeter Gregg Stafford among scores of local New Orleans musicians.

Bon Bon Vivant’s dynamic sound fuses the pulse of their New Orleans home with the grit of indie and the heart of Americana. In the hands of frontwoman Abigail Cosio and saxophonist/vocalist Jeremy Kelley, Bon Bon Vivant's music is a tribute to life, from the chaotic to the captivating and everything in between. 

Cosio and Kelley have built their home on stage, where their bandmates are like family and every show is a gathering of their ever-growing community. Their marriage and creative partnership is foundational to Bon Bon Vivant’s musical identity. Together, they craft a sound that balances infectious energy with introspective depth, drawing listeners into a world of captivating rhythms and evocative storytelling.  Their eccentricity is as likely to captivate a curious NPR listener as it is to draw in the wandering festival-goer. 

For Bon Bon Vivant, live performance is about more than music—it’s storytelling in motion. Their shows are charged and immersive, pulling audiences into a world that’s both intimate and theatrical. Lead songwriter Abigail Cosio crafts songs that unfold like vignettes—emotional, witty, with a hint of the macabre. 

Bon Bon Vivant's music is, at its core, a celebration of life in all its messy, beautiful contradictions. Their songs revel in the joys of existence while acknowledging the ever-present specter of loss, a balance deeply embedded in the ethos of New Orleans itself. The band's performances carry this philosophy forward, transforming venues into communal gatherings where revelry and reflection can coexist.

Bon Bon Vivant is proving that it’s more than possible to exist beyond any one label or set of expectations. They are musicians, storytellers, and enthusiastic ambassadors of a city that embraces contradiction and complexity — and they invite you to join in the dance.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. 

Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

The 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.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, January 21st 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.

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.

Join us for a special live performance and livestream with Bon Bon Vivant.
Known for their infectious blend of New Orleans flair, vintage swing, and playful pop, Bon Bon Vivant delivers high-energy performances that celebrate musical joy and creativity. Experience the show in person at the museum or tune in via livestream from anywhere.

“Lead Belly: The Man who Invented Rock & Roll” is a captivating documentary that delves into the fascinating life of blues singer lead belly. Featuing interviews with music legends such as B.B king, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, and more, this film offers a unique inside view of Led Bellys Journey. With a blend of rare video footage and electrifying music performances, viewers are taken on a remarkable ride through Lead Belly’s Defiance of two prison sentences through his pwoerful singing, ultimately leading to his induction in the rock and roll hall of fame

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, January 21st 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.

Born and raised in the city of New Orleans, trombonist Stephen Walker began his musical journey at the young age of five. His father, a preacher, encouraged children in the church to play music during services, planting the seeds for Stephen’s lifelong passion for music.

Starting with piano, clarinet, and trumpet, Stephen found his true voice on the trombone at age twelve. What began as a practical choice quickly became a deep commitment, leading him from playing in church to second line parades and marching as drum major for Gregory Junior High School.

Stephen went on to study at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) alongside many of the city’s top young musicians. By sixteen, he was touring internationally with Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Irvin Mayfield. Mentored by Grammy-winning trombonist and producer Delfeayo Marsalis, Stephen has grown into one of the city’s most versatile musicians, performing, recording, and composing across a wide range of styles.

He has shared the stage with Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, Davell Crawford, Deacon John, Doreen Ketchens, Shannon Powell, James Andrews, Herlin Riley, Bob French, Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, Calvin Johnson, Leroy Jones, Shamarr Allen, and many others.

Stephen’s debut album, Midnight Cocktails, celebrates this versatility, blending gospel roots, traditional jazz, funk, Latin, and contemporary sounds. Whether performing at iconic venues like Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, and The Blue Nile or touring internationally, Stephen brings the soul of New Orleans to audiences everywhere.

Stay tuned as the musical journey of trombonist Stephen Walker continues to unfold.

Professional acts from 4 continents will provide 20 hours of great music on unique instruments in a magnificent 190-year-old landmark.

Each January since 2016, some of the planet’s finest homemade instrument players and the movement’s most dedicated enthusiasts have congregated in New Orleans to participate in what has been called the World Cup of cigar box guitar events.

It’s a unique celebration of the art, music, and cultural history of homemade stringed instruments in the city where those simple devices played a role in the early development of Jazz and Blues. Covering 3 days and utilizing the world-class listening and exhibit spaces at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the festival always presents an unsurpassed roster of CBG artists.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-cigar-box-guitar-festival-2026-tickets-1917733836529?aff=erelexpmlt

Professional acts from 4 continents will provide 20 hours of great music on unique instruments in a magnificent 190-year-old landmark.

Each January since 2016, some of the planet’s finest homemade instrument players and the movement’s most dedicated enthusiasts have congregated in New Orleans to participate in what has been called the World Cup of cigar box guitar events.

It’s a unique celebration of the art, music, and cultural history of homemade stringed instruments in the city where those simple devices played a role in the early development of Jazz and Blues. Covering 3 days and utilizing the world-class listening and exhibit spaces at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the festival always presents an unsurpassed roster of CBG artists.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-cigar-box-guitar-festival-2026-tickets-1917733836529?aff=erelexpmlt

Professional acts from 4 continents will provide 20 hours of great music on unique instruments in a magnificent 190-year-old landmark.

Each January since 2016, some of the planet’s finest homemade instrument players and the movement’s most dedicated enthusiasts have congregated in New Orleans to participate in what has been called the World Cup of cigar box guitar events.

It’s a unique celebration of the art, music, and cultural history of homemade stringed instruments in the city where those simple devices played a role in the early development of Jazz and Blues. Covering 3 days and utilizing the world-class listening and exhibit spaces at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the festival always presents an unsurpassed roster of CBG artists.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-cigar-box-guitar-festival-2026-tickets-1917733836529?aff=erelexpmlt

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.

Join us for the Baby Dolls Blessings of the Streets on Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 AM CST in the Courtyard at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Please enter the Barracks Street entrance to access the Courtyard.

The Baby Dolls will come together in full regalia from past carnivals, asking God and ancestors to bless and protect them throughout the season of revelry!

Join us for this special performance by Alex McMurray on January 9th, 2025, Presented by FOC

Alex McMurray is a New Orleans singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his sharp storytelling, gritty vocals, and decades-long presence in the city’s music scene. A member of bands like Tin Men and Royal Fingerbowl, he’s also an acclaimed solo artist, Chaz Fest co-founder, and appeared as himself on HBO’s Treme.

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:

Sam Kuslan, an enthralling singer and pianist, exudes an invigorating musical passion on the stage. He performs with a lush romantic musicality, a soulful voice and ebullient smile. Inspired by the great American songbook and raised by the energetic New Orleans tradition, Sam is an amalgam of classic and contemporary pop – a refreshed and renewed music that lives somewhere in between jazz and pop and promises to honor and innovate tradition.

Celebrating John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu
Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
Thursday, January 8, 2026 • 2:00 PM
Performance Center — 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

This powerhouse ensemble reimagines the trailblazing music of John McLaughlin, merging original raga-inspired compositions with high-energy takes on Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti classics. Uniting innovative artists from across the U.S., the group channels McLaughlin’s boundary-crushing creativity and cross-cultural vision.

Led by drummer Vin Scialla, the band features Mahavishnu alum Premik Russell Tubbs (woodwinds), Anupam Shobhakar (doubleneck guitar), Neel Murgai (sitar), Joe Deninzon (violin), and Dan Asher (bass), with special guests Snehasish Mozumder, Arun Ramamurthy, and Swami Selvaganesh (kanjira/percussion).

A collective of virtuosos, they honor McLaughlin’s legendary legacy while pushing his fusion spirit into bold new territory.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, January 7th 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.

☀️ 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 #6 “Tiny Household Helpers” (Multiple Development Areas)

Does anyone need a toddler’s kind of help? Well, maybe caregivers don’t, but you won’t believe the benefits for the helper! Learn how to promote your child’s development by simply including them in your everyday duties during this week’s YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Tiny Household Helpers.

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

Join us for the annual Barbarin Family of Jazz Foundation Christmas Honorarium on Dec 20th, 2025

More about the Barbarin Family of Jazz:

The Barbarin Family of Jazz Foundation’s goal is to inspire the youth through participation in job skills development, music education classes, and preserving and advancing our culture through community service and engagement.

There are several ways to preserve the culture of jazz through Louis Barbarin's legacy:

1. Recording and archiving his music: By preserving recordings of his performances, future generations can listen to and study his music.

2. Holding concerts and events in his honor: Hosting concerts or events that feature his music and the music of other jazz musicians can help to keep the tradition alive.

3. Educating future musicians: Teaching young musicians about Barbarin's contributions to jazz can help to ensure that his legacy lives on through new generations of players.

4. Encourage the preservation of jazz venues: Having jazz venues that can host jazz musicians and bands, like Preservation Hall in New Orleans, is a great way to keep the tradition alive.

5. Documenting his life: Documentaries and books about Barbarin's life and career can help to educate people about his contributions to jazz and the cultural significance of jazz music.

6. Encourage jazz studies: Encouraging universities and schools to offer jazz studies programs can help to ensure that jazz musicians of the future are well-versed in the tradition and can carry on the legacy of musicians like Louis Barbarin.

Website: https://www.barbarinfamilyofjazzfoundation.org/

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:

Meryl Zimmerman is a New Orleans jazz vocalist known for her warm tone, playful improvisation, and Ella-inspired scat singing. Originally from Long Island, she’s become a local fixture at venues like Snug Harbor and The Spotted Cat, released several albums, and teaches jazz voice at Loyola University and the University of New Orleans.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, December 17th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum. 

This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.

Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

ARTIST BIO:

Ray Boudreaux is an American soul singer-songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana, known for his smooth, soulful vocals and Southern-influenced style. He first gained national recognition as a top-8 finalist on Season 5 of The Voice, where he earned a spot on Blake Shelton’s team.

After the show, Ray released his debut EP First Train, which showcased his blend of soul, Motown, and swamp-pop influences and quickly climbed the singer-songwriter charts. He has since toured widely and shared stages with artists such as Hootie & the Blowfish, Edwin McCain, Sister Hazel, and members of Earth, Wind & Fire.

Rooted in Louisiana’s musical heritage, Ray continues to build a career defined by authenticity, heartfelt songwriting, and a timeless soul sound.

THIS EVENT WILL BE TAKING PLACE ON THE ESPLANADE SIDE OF THE BUILDING

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 #5 “Baby Balancing Acts” (Bilateral Integration)

One of your child’s first executions of bilateral coordination is crawling, but they’ve only just begun! Learn how you can support your little one and promote healthy brain maturation through joyful learning. Join us this week during our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Baby Balancing Acts.”

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