Upcoming events.
Trempo masterclass series
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France)
In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition.
We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians.
Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents… Sunny Side!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Artist Bio:
Sunny Side is a New Orleans-based jazz band inspired by the timeless sounds of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, and other early jazz legends. Blending rich 3-part harmonies, a tight rhythm section, and an electrifying vocalist/dancer, Sunny Side delivers an authentic and energetic New Orleans-style jazz experience.
In August of 2025, Sunny Side completed their fifth national tour, with over 20 performances in 16 cities across states including Tennessee, Ohio, and New York—appearing in a variety of venues from listening rooms to swing dance halls.
Since 2020, Sunny Side has been a sought-after choice for private events and weddings. Recognized for their professionalism and crowd-pleasing performances, they’ve earned The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an honor reserved for the top 5% of wedding bands nationwide.
The Marigny Sessions - About the Album
Sunny Side began as the passion project of drummer and bandleader Rob Montgomery, who left his engineering job in 2017 to pursue music full-time. He joined a group of street musicians under the name “Sidewalk Swing,” focusing on traditional New Orleans jazz from the 1920s–40s, inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Jelly Roll Morton. As the band progressed from street corners to clubs on Frenchmen Street, most members eventually moved on—except Rob. Determined to keep the spirit alive, he reformed the group with new musicians, emphasizing each musician to showcase their unique voice while allowing the music to evolve organically. In 2020, he renamed the band Sunny Side and self-recorded a live album just before the pandemic. By 2023, they expanded their repertoire to include artists like Nat King Cole, and released their first studio album, The Felicity Sessions, recorded at Felicity Church in New Orleans. Despite lineup changes, Rob kept the band’s core vision intact.
Their new album, The Marigny Sessions, continues on the theme from the previous album, expanding the influence into artists like Ray Charles, Benny Goodman, and Dr. John. It features an original composition, “The Fly” by guitarist Coyote Anderson, inspired by a William Blake poem. Recorded at Marigny Studios following a 24-day tour in 2024, the project captures the tight chemistry of a road-tested group, enhanced by the spontaneity of guest pianist Andrew Huot. This album highlights each musician’s unique voice through a variety of jazz, swing, and soulful tunes the group hand selected.
NOAI 2025
About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3
🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT
YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)
Series four, “Little Helpers!” is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.
The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org
REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events
Workshop #1 “Oh, What a Feeling!” (Emotional Development)
Did you know caregivers have a great impact on emotional development of their little ones? .Learn how you can positively impact the emotional understanding of your child this week during our YALA Baby Artsplay!™ workshop, “Oh, What a Feeling!”
This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).
REGISTRATION Link Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend
REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters
REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers
NOAI 2025
About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.
NOAI 2025
About NOAI
NOAI (New Orleans AI / No Artificial Intelligence / New Orleans Arts & Innovation) is a multi-day festival and lecture series exploring the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy. Presented by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI brings together artists, technologists, and thinkers to engage with questions about creativity, ethics, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in culture. Hosted in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, NOAI celebrates innovation and imagination in one of the world’s most creative cities.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Michael Watson and the alchemy
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.
Exhibit opening: The District- The Music and Musicians of Storyville
On Thursday, November 13, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil its newest exhibition, The District: Music and Musicians in Storyville.
This immersive exhibition explores the vibrant musical culture that thrived in both Storyville and the neighboring area known as Black Storyville. Through a rich collection of photographs, artifacts, interviews, and video, The District examines the music and musicians who animated these legendary neighborhoods.
While the notion that jazz was born in Storyville is more myth than fact, there is no doubt that the district played a vital role in shaping the early sound of the genre. Music filled the cabarets, saloons, and brothels of Storyville and Black Storyville.
Visitors will encounter rare images of the music clubs and parlors where early jazz pioneers such as Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Tony Jackson, Kid Ory, and Fess Manetta performed. Among the highlights of the exhibition are two iconic artifacts from Lulu White’s Mahogany Hall—the long-awaited carriage stone and stained glass window—on view for the first time in many years.
A new video installation will bring the district to life through dynamic recreations of the dances that once accompanied this bold and transformative music. The Storyville Museum has also generously loaned several historic pieces, including the mantelpiece from Hilma Burt’s famed establishment, further illuminating the atmosphere of an era that shaped the course of American music.
Gallatin Street Fridays: Roy Bookbinder
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Roy Book Binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years! He gave up his Greenwich Village "pad" in the early 1970's and lived in his "Tour Bus" for the next 15 years criss crossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe.
Book Binder, travelled with the legendary Rev. Gary Davis in the late 60's..... The Book, recorded his first solo acoustic Blues album in the 70's, which was the first to receive 5 stars in DOWNBEAT magazine! In the late 80's 'The Book' was part of Bonnie Raitt's East Coast Tour, which included an appearance on The Grand Old Opry which led to almost 30 appearances on NASHVILLE NOW's, Ralph Emory Show! In the 90's he often appeared with JORMA KAUKONEN (who recorded 2 of Roy's songs)
THE GOOD BOOK, Roy's latest release of all original songs, reached #3 on AirPlayDirect's Americana charts! #1 was Guy Clark & #2 was the late Townes Van Zandt. Folkdj.org had Roy in the top 3 artists for July.
Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers. He’s been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on “Fresh Air.” He’s also a regular at Fur Peace Ranch, where he teaches along with Jorma Kaukonen. When he brings his 'Tour Bus' to town, a one-man blues-fest ensues. He plays and he entertains, feeding us music and stories, and the evening is a celebration for us all. We’re privileged to have Roy here to preserve–and extend—the tradition of great American blues music.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3
🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT
YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)
Series four, “Little Helpers!” is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.
The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org
REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events
Workshop #2 “Hello, Friend…” (Social Skills)
Toddlers tend to garner attention wherever they go, but even our little celebrities need friends. Relationships are the building blocks of healthy development. Learn how to nurture your child’s innate desire for social connection this week during our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Hello, Friend…”
This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).
REGISTRATION Link Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend
REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters
REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers
JFA Presents... The Pfister Sisters
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays presents: Abe Thompson & the Doctors of Funk
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.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ Save The Date | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series | AGES 0-3
🗓️ FREE Arts Ed Workshops | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Nov 9-Dec 21 (except Nov 30)
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT
YALA is pleased to announce the return of our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshops at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 ESPLANADE AVE/THE OLD MINT at 10:30 AM on Sundays from November - December 21 (except for Nov 30)
Series four, “Little Helpers!” is designed for ages 6 months to four years old, though older children will also enjoy the series. This series focuses on language development, spatial awareness, and motor skills through movement and artful play.
The FREE workshops are presented by The Helis Foundation and caregivers must register for each workshop to participate. Groups from pre-schools and daycare centers can register with Kelly White YALA’s Director of Education at kelly@ya4la.org
REGISTER NOW: www.ya4la.org/events
Workshop #3 “Express Yourself” (Early Language)
To the untrained ear, it’s just babbling, but we know that your little one is carefully crafting the foundations of a lifetime of language. Learn how to encourage confidence in language and put your child on the starting line to literacy. Join us this week in our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Express Yourself.”
This workshop is FREE and presented by The Helis Foundation, and you must register for each workshop to participate.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. Our workshops provide engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on how to use the arts at home to promote early learning. Lessons are conducted by certified Louisiana Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, who have expertly crafted multi-sensory experiences that foster children’s natural curiosity for learning. After each workshop, children and their caregivers can download our digital Connection Cards for tips on how workshop activities can be continued at home. Watch all the videos in the series again by following us on YouTube (@youngaudiencesla).
REGISTRATION Link Session 1 | Oh What a Feeling REGISTRATION Link Session 2 | Hello Friend
REGISTRATION Link Session 3 | Express Yourself REGISTRATION Link Session 4 | Tiny Motor Scooters
REGISTRATION Link Session 5 | Baby Balancing Acts REGISTRATION Link Session 6 | Tiny Household Helpers
JFA presents
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
8th Annual improvisations Gala
Storyville: Sounds of the Rising Sun
Step into Storyville at the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s 8th Annual Improvisations Gala presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation. One unforgettable night of nonstop revelry with music across five stages, burlesque, Baby Dolls, gaming tables, dazzling activations, food, cocktails, and an auction. This isn’t just another gala, it’s Storyville resurrected, and you won’t want to miss it.
This year’s Improvisations Gala celebrates the legendary Storyville, New Orleans’ most infamous neighborhood, where music, nightlife, and culture collided at the turn of the 20th century. Though best known as the city’s red-light district, Storyville was also pivotal to the New Orleans sound, where musicians like Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, and King Oliver shaped and improvised to carry the music to new audiences.
For one night only, the Jazz Museum transforms into a living Storyville. Guests will experience multiple stages of live performances, burlesque, gaming, and interactive activities that blend the history of New Orleans with today’s vibrant music scene.
Event Features performances by artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater! Detroit Brooks! James Andrews & the Crescent City All Stars! Kermit Ruffins! Tubba Skinny and more!
Pricing: General Admition is $150
VIP backstage experience is $300
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improvisations-gala-2025-tickets-1660733832599
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ 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 #4 “Tiny Motor Scooters” (Fine Motor Skills)
Like the little engine that drives the train, fine motor skills drive the everyday lives of us all. How do you practice for everyday life? Let us show you how to get their tiny muscles moving during this week’s YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Tiny Motor Scooters.”
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
Gallatin Street Fridays
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ 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
JFA Presents
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first-come, first-serve.
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Little Helpers Series
☀️ 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
Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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-1772748010019
Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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-1772748010019
Cigar Box Guitar Festival
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-1772748010019
Danny Barker Fest
At the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival, we have music all day and interviews with people who have been associated with Danny, as well as a photo exhibition on Danny Barker at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. You can learn about the history of this rich musical New Orleans heritage and community. We also have great food and craft vendors to welcome you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the 3-day Festival. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend filled with music, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments.
Danny Barker Fest
At the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival, we have music all day and interviews with people who have been associated with Danny, as well as a photo exhibition on Danny Barker at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. You can learn about the history of this rich musical New Orleans heritage and community. We also have great food and craft vendors to welcome you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the 3-day Festival. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend filled with music, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments.
Danny Barker Fest
At the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival, we have music all day and interviews with people who have been associated with Danny, as well as a photo exhibition on Danny Barker at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. You can learn about the history of this rich musical New Orleans heritage and community. We also have great food and craft vendors to welcome you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the 3-day Festival. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend filled with music, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments.
International Jazz Day
International Jazz Day Festival
Experience the electrifying rhythms and soulful melodies of jazz as we celebrate the International Jazz Day Festival on Tuesday, April 28th, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM. In collaboration with Professor Gordon Towell and the esteemed Music Department at Loyola University, our festival promises an enchanting showcase of talent and creativity.
Highlighting the diversity and depth of jazz, we are thrilled to feature music performances from local schools and colleges, showcasing our community's immense talent and passion.
Join us for an unforgettable International Jazz Day Festival filled with captivating performances, delicious international cuisine, and a celebration of the timeless legacy of jazz.
JFA Presents... The Brave Acorn Band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Wetlands radio listening party
Wetlands Radio is having a Listening Party on Tuesday, November 4 at the Jazz Museum. The event will celebrate the release of Wetlands Radio, a 12-part audio series about Coastal Restoration airing this week and next on New Orleans Public Radio. The series provides a history of Coastal Restoration and also explores the ways in which Louisiana is fighting land loss in vivid, character and scene-rich stories. Original music in the series is composed and performed by Greg Schatz.The evening will include live music, drinks, listening to the 12 episodes of Wetlands Radio (which aired on Louisiana Considered), and a Q&A with folks from the series.r
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Joe Lastie
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Artist Bio:
Joe Lastie is a master drummer from New Orleans and a cornerstone of the city’s rich musical tradition. Best known for his long tenure with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Lastie’s powerful yet deeply soulful style blends gospel, R&B, and traditional New Orleans jazz. Born into a family of musicians, he began drumming in church as a child and went on to perform around the world, keeping the spirit of New Orleans rhythm alive with every beat.
Closing of Mr.Drummer and the Cowrie Shell Hat
Join us for Mr. Drummer and the Cowrie Shell Hat: Bringing Africa to Mardi Gras class on November 4th at 4:30 PM CDT in the Education Center at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Wesley Phillips
The Ultimate Sideman
Wesley was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and has been playing music for over 50 years. He began playing the bongos and the conga drum with the Desire Poets in 1972. He played for Mama Suma, Free Southern Theater, New Orleans Dance Co., and the Energy Funk Band.
Wesley joined the Southern University in New Orleans' jazz program and studied under Edward "Kidd" Jordan in 1976. Wesley performed with SUNO’s big band, jazz ensemble, and african percussion groups at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival through 1982. Kidd introdued Wesley to Sun Ra at the 1979 Jazz Fest. This began his tour with Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra from 1979 to 1981, including the 1981 Chicago Jazz Fest on PBS. He later appeared with Sun Ra and his Cosmic Love Adventure Arkestra at music festivals from 1989 to 1991 in New Orleans, Birmingham, AL, and Jackson, MS.
In 1980, Wesley began his 16 years of playing gospel music on an album with Alvin Bridges and the Desire Community Choir. He played on four additional albums, and after many years at the Jazz Fest, the choir was invited to a three week tour of Italy.
In 1987, Wesley began his 10 year study of Afro-Brazilian culture with Curtis Pierre and Casa Samba. He has appeared in parades, festivals, theater, and television shows, presenting the folklore and celebrations of Brazil.
He was introduced to Senegalese culture by Abdoulaye "Papa" Camara in 1990 and have studied with former members of the Senegal National Ballet, including Abdoulaye Diaktaye- djembe; Souleman Diop- kutiro; and Mar Gueye- sabar. Wesley spent 15 years drumming at dance workshops with Papa, including conferences in Washington, DC; Oakland, CA; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; and Tallahasse, FL. He has performed as a member of the Free Spirit Drummers and Stiltwalkers; the Culu Children's and N'Kafu Traditional African Dance Companies; Sacred Dance Ministry; and Papa's own dance company, Alabatu. Wesley has instructed African drumming with children at summer camps, festivals and workshops in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas.
In 1992, Wesley was recruited to join the FIYIYI Black Masking Indian group after playing the African bass drum on Mardi Gras Day. For the next 30 years, Wesley would play New Orleans' music with African drums with FIYIYI and the Mandingo Warriors. Performances included the Hopi, Navajo, and Yavapi Indian Reservations, the White House, and Paris, France.
In 2001, Wesley introduced his drum making workshop at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The drums made at the many festivals, schools, and day care center workshop help children develop patience and creativity while using recycled items. First Lady Laura Bush and a group of school kids have played on his drums at a New Orleans' Children Museum workshop.
In 2013, Wesley wrote and co-produced "Spirit of the Drum", a drummer's presentation of New Orleans' street rituals and celebrations. With Artistic Director Binta B. McDaniels as co-producer, Spirit of the Drums was presented at the West African Reseach Center in Dakar, Senegal. In 2017, the production debuted in the U. S. at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as Kamau and the Spirit of the Drums. This was Wesley’s first festival appearance as a bandleader.
In 2018, Wesley co-authored the book “Fire in the Hole: The Spirit Work Of FIYIYI & The Mandingo Warriors. FIYIYI and the Mandingo Warriors appeared at book signings and panel discusions at events, including the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge, and the Tennessee Williams Book Festival in New Orleans.
In 2022, Wesley self- published “Mr. Drummer and the Cowrie Shell Hat”, a non-fiction story of a grandfather’s contributions as a cultural bearer. Using the book’s artifacts, costumes, and drums, Wesley developed an interactive storytelling presentation for kindergarden to 5th grade students
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents... Very Cherry
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.
New Orleans’ VERY CHERRY is a genre-melting rave jazz symphony, blending EDM, classical, jazz, Latinx, hip hop, and other sounds from modern music into a heretofore-unheard experience that so consistently blows minds, their roadies have to carry a mop.
A multi-instrumental duo born from New Orleans' experimental jazz scene, Very Cherry pairs Simon Lott’s high-octane percussion with David Polk’s live saxophone, classical piano, and electric guitar, all layered over fully original, textural EDM compositions and beats. Building on 20 years of collaboration, “Context Killer” (Lott) and “Gahdlyke” (Polk) continue to evade the status quo with Very Cherry, their latest incarnation and most unique project yet.
Infinitely evolving in its dynamic blend of composition and improvisation, Very Cherry captures the original concept of jazz and reinvents it for the 21st century with the freshest sounds from around the globe. In the hands of two of New Orleans’ most innovative and technically-skilled musicians, disparate musical influences become an explosive tour de force of rapturous deep listening and booty-shaking bliss.
Tiago Guy Performance
Tiago Guy Performance
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
3rd Floor Performance Center | New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Join us for an afternoon of immersive jazz and musical exploration as Tiago Guy takes the stage in the Jazz Museum’s intimate performance space.
Tiago Guy brings a bold, expressive voice to his craft—melding improvisation, lyrical depth, and dynamic interplay. His performance promises to draw listeners in with moments of subtlety, surprise, and emotive resonance.
This concert is part of our ongoing free performance series. Seating is first-come, first-served. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a singular musical encounter in a setting made for listening.
Tiss Rodriguez performance
Live Performance at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, from 2–3 PM for a captivating performance by Tiss Rodriguez, a French futuristic drummer and producer based in Paris.
Tiss blends analog drum machines with powerful acoustic drumming, crafting a unique sound that bridges tradition and innovation. Drawing from the Afro-Caribbean roots of his family, he creates a musical world where jazz drumming meets electronic textures, coexisting harmoniously to connect spirit and soul through movement.
Experience a performance that is both visceral and transcendent, where rhythm, technology, and heritage collide in an unforgettable journey.
NOAI Lecture series
Philanthropy, Tech, Biz, Education and Improvisation
NOAI is a global stage for creative and driven professionals who want to change the world. Organized by the 11:11 Philosophers Group, NOAI includes conversations, presentations, and performances that bring New Orleans in conversation with cutting-edge, impact-driven, work. All profits are donated to AI for Every Student.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: George Brown
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
George Brown
George Brown, also known as Lil George aka Joji, is a trombone legend in New Orleans. He has performed all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Germany. He also serves as one of the city's cultural ambassadors to Japan.
Spreading love and light with his talented musical skills, expect the best when calling on Lil George to perform your event. Lil George has 19 years of musical experience and has worked with a major amount of big shots. A few to name - Hot8 Brass Band, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Delfeayo Marsalis, Shamarr Allen, Rebirth Brass Band, Trombone Shorty and more. His natural charisma lives for the world to see. Let the Funk use you, let the Jazz abuse ya, and ya soul will never lose ya.
New Orleans Film Festival
The New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF), organized by the New Orleans Film Society, is a renowned celebration of independent filmmaking that has been championing diverse voices and groundbreaking stories for over 36 years. As an Academy Award®-qualifying festival in the categories of Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Animated Short, NOFF serves as a vital platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work to global audiences.
Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” the festival highlights a rich blend of local, national, and international talent, fostering connections within the film industry while embracing New Orleans’ unique cultural vibrancy. During the New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans shines even brighter as an epicenter of culture and creativity, with 250+ filmmakers from every corner of the world in attendance at 150+ films. We see our greatest impact in the exchange of ideas that occurs when over 12,000 people gather in person over the course of six days to champion film in New Orleans and engage with visionary films, directors, and other film lovers.
This Years Film Festival will feature:
A Life in Rhythm: The Ray Conniff Story @ 4:30PM - https://nofs.eventive.org/schedule/68c89a9ea2f58c5bdfd939d8
In a Good Place Now: The Life and Music of Bobby Charles @ 6:30PM-https://nofs.eventive.org/schedule/68c89ac0b5b85e14503dab1b
Fireside Chat with Composer Dominic Lewis, presented by BMI @ 2:15PM- https://nofs.eventive.org/schedule/68cd964697f45217de59df87
Why One-Stop Music Licensing Is the Biggest Trend in the Sync World Today, presented by UPM @ 3:45-https://nofs.eventive.org/schedule/68c89a758f2494fa7343a748
Dominican NOLA fest
Dominican NOLA Fest
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Dominican and Latino culture at Dominican NOLA Fest — a full-day festival of music, dance, art, food, and community hosted by the New Orleans Jazz Museum. 
Join us outdoors at the Jazz Museum for an immersive cultural experience honoring the Dominican community in New Orleans. From traditional rhythms and contemporary voices to culinary workshops and dance, this festival offers something for all ages and interests. 
What to Look Forward To:
• Live performances by Dominican and Latino artists (including Carol C.) 
• Music ranging from Merengue, Bachata, and Dominican folk to genre-blending contemporary sounds 
• Dance workshops in traditional styles
• Culinary demonstrations, food vendors, and flavors of the Dominican Republic
• Cultural exhibits, community storytelling, and opportunities for connection
Why Attend:
This festival is a vibrant celebration and affirmation of Dominican identity and heritage in New Orleans. Whether you’re from the Dominican diaspora, an aficionado of Latin culture, or someone seeking to explore rich musical and culinary traditions, Dominican NOLA Fest is your gateway to connection, rhythm, and shared stories.
Details & Tips:
• Admission & ticketing: check the museum’s event page for up-to-date ticket info 
• The festival is outdoors — plan for weather, shade, and comfortable walking
• Family-friendly — bring friends, bring family, and bring your curiosity
Join us for a joyful, rhythmic celebration of culture, community, and sound.
Hipanic Heritag Month- Alesia & Sasong
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 24 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Alesia & Sasong
● A heartfelt tribute to Selena, celebrating the Queen of Tejano with iconic hits and vibrant
Latin soul.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Trempo masterclass series
Brass band Masterclasses in New Orleans (United States) organized by TREMPO (France)
In the heart of New Orleans, cradle of brass bands and jazz marching bands, this training aims to develop instrumental technique as well as knowledge of traditional repertoires and oral tradition.
We want to allow musicians who play in brass bands, and brass bands at a professional level, to deepen their knowledge of instruments, their techniques, and to work on repertoires of tradition and oral transmission. The discovery of this music in their social and cultural environment will promote understanding and integration of modes of composition and arrangement. This training takes place in the heart of the historic district at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, which allows them to meet many of its musicians.
Professional musicians practicing the music of brass bands and jazz marching bands in New Orleans styles and having an advanced level. Knowledge of repertoires and regular group practice (walks or concerts) are required.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Balcony Concert - Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Tue, Oct 21 | 5–6 PM | Balcony Concert – Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
Celebrating Caribbean music and dance traditions with a local twist.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Jérémie Henan Trio
Jérémie Henan Trio
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA
Step into the intimate listening room on the third floor of the New Orleans Jazz Museum and join us for a captivating set by the Jérémie Henan Trio.
This concert is part of the museum’s free performance series—open to the public with limited seating (first-come, first-served)
A native of the Montmartre district of Paris, Jérémie Henan is a pianist graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (CNSMDP).
He quickly became a regular on the parisian jazz scene and performed his own arrangements and compositions in the trio formation, leading the band in the most prestigious jazz clubs: the Duc des Lombards, the Sunset-Sunside, the 38 riv...
In 2021, he recorded his first album of original compositions “Rêverie” in trio at Debussy's birthplace in Saint-Germain en Lay ; a synchretism of his classical & jazz influences.
Currently based in New Orleans, he's active on the New Orleans jazz scene, regularly accompanies great musicians such as Stephen Walker, Yolanda Robinson, Doreen Ketchens… Living in New Orleans for more than a year now, he started arranging and composing again for trio, incorporating traditional jazz from NOLA to the swing, bop sound, that create an explosion of flavor & rhythm, his own gumbo extremely connected to the Crescent City !
Louisiana Archeology day
Dig into Louisiana’s deep past at Louisiana Archaeology Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00PM to 2:30 PM, hosted by the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Join us for a day of discovery featuring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and enlightening talks that bring the archaeology and cultural heritage of our state to life. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned history buff, this family-friendly celebration offers something for everyone. Explore artifacts, engage with archaeologists, and uncover the stories beneath our feet. Admission is free—come explore Louisiana’s hidden layers with us!
Hispanic Heritage Month- Patrice Fisher & Arpa
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
ARTIST BIO:
World Music harpist & composer, Patrice Fisher, has been performing & recording her own compositions since 1980. She is a graduate of Tulane University, Wolf Trap Academy for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. & the Creative Music Studio Jazz School in New York. She has recorded 16 albums of original music, including her latest CD, "Happy Socks," featuring musicians from New Orleans, Brazil, Guatemala & Honduras. She has traveled throughout the world, performing at festivals, like Cancun Jazz Festival, Jambalaya Jazz Fest- Brazil, Havana Jazz Festival, in Cuba & Festival Centro Historico Guatemala.
Pasé Bél Tan
WHAT IS FLEE ?
Founded by Olivier Duport, Alan Marzo and Carl Åhnebrink, FLEE is an independent publishing house, record label and curatorial platform dedicated to the documentation and artistic reinterpretation of hybrid cultural phenomena. Defending a transdisciplinary practice, the platform explores and creatively highlights the contours of globalization from a historical and critical perspective. Oscillating between different subjects and disciplines, from music to architecture, the collective pursues an inclusive working method, privileging diverse and varied points of view.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Naydja CoJoe & the Lagniappe Section Band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Artist Bio:
Naydja CoJoe is a talented smooth jazz singer whose substantial career led her to being recently named as the newest members of one of the legendary Dixie Cups. CoJoe was raised in New Orleans and began singing while part of a NORD (New Orleans Recreation Department) summer camp. She sang and played piano in high school, winning many competitions and awards, but family and work eventually took precedent. In 2001 she began backing up the charismatic Southern soulman Mel Waiters, touring for several years and cutting her road chops. She came back to New Orleans to her first French Quarter Fest, and had her “Aha” moment: she needed to be on one of those stages. She mentored with Michael “Soulman” Baptiste and Kermit Ruffins, and was soon engaging in her own gigs, covering soul and gospel, R&B, Billie Holiday and Gloria Estefan with her own band, the Lagniappe Section, or with Sharon Martin and Rechell Cook as the Ladies of Soul.
CoJoe’s career recently took a jump when she was invited to join the Dixie Cups, the legendary 1960s girl group that took the world by storm with hits like “Chapel of Love” and “Iko Iko.” The New Orleans trio also includes original Dixie Cup Barbara Ann Hawkins, Athelgra Neville Gabriel (a sister to The Neville Brothers), and now, CoJoe.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation........Mizz Lowe
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.
In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.
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.
Mizz Lowe
Loretta “Mizz Lowe” Harris-Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and performer known for her dynamic blend of blues, soul, and Southern R&B.
Born and raised in Greenwood, Mississippi, she first found her voice singing in church and school choirs. Her love for music was nurtured as a child listening to blues and soul legends on the jukebox at her father’s café.
Mizz Lowe has long been a key collaborator and performer with blues icon Bobby Rush — serving as lead dancer, supporting vocalist, and personal assistant — traveling the world together and contributing to award-winning projects. In 2017, she attended the Grammys as part of Rush’s team when he won Best Traditional Blues Album.
In recent years, she has stepped into the solo spotlight with her debut full-length album Classy Woman, showcasing her sultry vocal style, stage presence, and original songwriting. Widely described as a “road-toughened” artist, Mizz Lowe brings decades of experience, charisma, and musical versatility to every performance.
Kristen Buras Book Talk—What we stand to lose: Remebering the culture that black teachers created in New Orleans
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WHAT WE STAND TO LOSE - NEW BOOK
Hispanic Heritage Month- Javier Olondo & Friends
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 10 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Javier Olondo & Friends
Guitar-driven fusion of Latin jazz and traditional Cuban music.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Mexican-American Artist Amanda Ekery
Amanda Ekery at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 PM
3rd Floor Performance Center | 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA
Join us for a special performance by Mexican-American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Amanda Ekery, whose work blends improvisatory jazz, research, and storytelling into music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Ekery is known for her bold and imaginative compositions, weaving narratives of culture, identity, and history into her music. Her latest release, Árabe, explores the shared history between Syrian and Mexican communities on the El Paso border through 12 original songs paired with essays on food, immigration, entrepreneurship, and heritage. Her projects have been supported by the Jerome Foundation, National Performance Network, and New Music USA, and featured at venues including the Kennedy Center, Panama Jazz Festival, and Portland Jazz Festival.
Beyond her celebrated recordings—including Keys With No Purpose and her whimsical Some Short Songs series—Ekery is a tireless advocate for gender equity in jazz. She is the founder of El Paso Jazz Girls, a non-profit supporting young female musicians, and has been recognized with the Jazz Hero Award by the Jazz Journalists Association. Her research on women in jazz education has been presented internationally and informs both her teaching and community work.
Praised for her “vision and curiosity” (Hot House Jazz) and her “fresh harmonies and talent for communication” (MacArthur Fellow Ran Blake), Ekery’s performances invite audiences to reflect, imagine, and connect.
Don’t miss this one-hour performance by an artist shaping the future of jazz through innovation, scholarship, and fearless creativity.
Thomas LaVeist & The Doc T Trio and Friends
Catch the groove live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us Wednesday October 8 at 2 PM for an unforgettable afternoon with Thomas LaVeist & The Doc T Trio and Friends — an electrifying fusion of jazz, soul, and New Orleans rhythm that’s not to be missed.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Nayo Jones
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.
In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.
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.
Nayo Jones (pronounced Nīyō) was born in Chicago, Illinois into a family of musicians and destined to be in show business. As an accomplished jazz musician and music educator, her father William “Doc” Jones groomed and nurtured her natural ability from a very young age. Nayo grew up listening to Jazz standards that proved to be a solid foundation and would later become a signature in her own show. Accomplished in her own right, Jones is also a classically trained flutist.
Currently Nayo is based in New Orleans, LA where she performs regularly with her band “The Nayo Jones Experience”. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones also tours alongside New Orleans iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins as the featured vocalist and has toured with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra lead by Adonis Rose and is a featured vocalist on their album celebrating the famed Allen Toussaint with a beautiful rendition of Ruler of My Heart.
Nayo’s vocal range has been compared to the likes of Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, even Whitney Houston. She has been the opening act for legendary George Benson, Chris Botti, Rick Braun & Richard Elliot and more.
Nayo has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Fest, Satchmo SummerFest and many other Louisiana festivals annually since 2012. She has consistently drawn rave reviews for her performances. Nayo and her band, “The Nayo Jones Experience” has a longstanding residency at the Carousel Lounge located in the historic Hotel Montelone and The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter. She has also performed at the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival and the Ascona, Switzerland Jazz Festival with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and more
Nayo’s body of work includes Nayo, My Name is Nayo Jones, A holiday album, The Nayo Jones Experience Live at the Kerr Cultural Center, and most recently her EP entitled With Love, Nayo Jones which is available on all music streaming platforms.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, October 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Alexei Marti
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
This concert will take place in the education center Friday October 3rd, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 3 | 2–3 PM | education center – Alexei Marti
A master percussionist exploring Afro-Cuban jazz rhythms.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.