Zahria Sims Collective will perform at The New Orleans Jazz Museum's 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.

Zahria Sims

Zahria Sims is a young saxophonist, composer, recording artist and bandleader who discovered her love for music at an early age. Zahria’s passion for music is a reflection of her upbringing; both her parents are musicians well versed in the gospel genre.

Zahria is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and she is now based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has immersed herself in the rich culture and musical heritage of the city and is excited about the future of its musical climate and her role in that story.

In 2019, Zahria founded The Zahria Sims Collective, an ensemble that focuses on Black American Music, which incorporates aspects traditionally associated with Jazz, Funk, Soul, and R&B. They play regularly in the Greater New Orleans area and are preparing to release their debut album in 2024. Sims leads her band while recording and performing with various bands as a freelance saxophonist throughout New Orleans and surrounding areas. 


Zahria has opened up for artists such as Kenny Garrett, Arturo Sandaval, and has performed and been mentored by artists like Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson, and Emmy and Grammy award-winner Michael Esneault, and performed with the likes of Matt Wilson, Camille Thurman, Tia Fuller, Quiana Lynell and many more.

As an artist, performer, composer, educator, and band leader, Zahria is fulfilling her dream and purpose spreading joy, love, and peace through music.

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