New Orleans Jazz Museum

🎺 What an incredible night at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! 🎷 We had an amazing time celebrating the grand opening of our exhibit, "It All Started in Jane Alley: Louis Armstrong in New Orleans." Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor the life and legacy of Satchmo! A special shoutout to James Andrews & The Crescent City All-Stars for their fantastic performance that set the perfect vibe for the evening. 🎶 And a big thank you to Blue Plate Mayonnaise for providing delicious Po-Boys! We also want to extend our gratitude to our wonderful opening sponsors, Beam Suntory, Positive Vibrations Foundation and Vaucresson’s Sausage Company, for helping make this event a success. Your support means the world to us! The exhibit is now open to the public, and we can't wait for you to explore the story of Louis Armstrong's early years in New Orleans. Thank you again to everyone who made this night unforgettable. Here's to celebrating New Orleans' rich musical and culinary heritage! #LouisArmstrong #NOLAJazz #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #ExhibitOpening #ThankYouSponsors

We're thrilled to kick off our latest exhibit, "It All Started in Jane Alley: Louis Armstrong in New Orleans," on Thursday, August 1st at 6 PM. Sponsored by Blue Plate Mayonnaise, this special event also features "Po-Boy Stories: A Celebration of Gary 'Koz' Gruenig and Vance Vaucresson," hosted by Gerald Gruenig. The reception will feature a performance by James Andrews & The Crescent City All-Stars, and we’ll be serving a variety of Po-Boys provided by Blue Plate Mayonnaise, along with the New Orleans staple — red beans and rice. 🥖🎶 Celebrate the rich culinary and musical heritage of New Orleans with us and dive into the life of Satchmo himself! 🎶 And don't miss Satchmo SummerFest August 3 & 4, where the exhibit will be open to festival-goers. A big thank you to our sponsors: Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Beam Suntory, Positive Vibrations Foundation and Vaucresson's Sausage Company. Mark your calendars for a night of jazz, history, and delicious stories! #LouisArmstrong #NOLAJazz #PoBoyStories #SatchmoSummerFest #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #NewOrleans @jamesandrewstrumpet

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening! 📅 Thursday, August 1st ⏰ 6:00 PM CST 📍 Second Floor, New Orleans Jazz Museum Exhibit Opening: "It All Started in Jane Alley: Louis Armstrong in New Orleans" Step into the world of the legendary Louis Armstrong, a name synonymous with New Orleans. Discover how his formative years in our vibrant city shaped his extraordinary life and music. Explore: 📸 Photos capturing his life and return trips 🎺 Artifacts, including the cornet from his time at the Colored Waifs’ Home ✍️ Writings revealing his thoughts and reflections This exhibit beautifully complements our ongoing display, “From Congo Square to the World: Early Jazz In New Orleans.” Don’t miss this celebration of Satchmo’s enduring legacy and his deep connection to New Orleans! 🎶 #LouisArmstrong #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #JazzLegend #NOLAEvents #JazzHistory

We had a magical evening at the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Snug Harbor, celebrating the immensely talented Mahmoud Chouki and the release of his new album "Caravan" on Gallatin Street Records. The night was made even more special with performances by some of NOLA’s legendary musicians, including Detroit Brooks, Oscar Rossignoli, Herlin Riley, Dr. Michael White, Noah Young, and Jason Marsalis. #gallatinstreetrecords

New Orleans Jazz Museum director Greg Lambousy and Gallatin Street Records recording artist Mahmoud Chouki were featured on WWLTV earlier this week to discuss Chouki’s latest album, “Caravan: From Marrakech to New Orleans.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE7TNyhm

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz International proudly sponsored the Original Pinettes Brass Band’s performance for Bastille Day on July 14th at the 63rd edition of Jazz à Juan, the oldest jazz festival in France. The Original Pinettes Brass Band also captivated audiences at Jammin’Juan in the Place Nationale d’Antibes’ music kiosk, attracting people of all ages, both locals and tourists from around the world. This festival marked the Pinettes' first performance in France, giving the public a chance to discover this exceptional band. They made a strong impression on a very enthusiastic audience. Our special thanks go to the Antibes Tourism Office, Philippe Baute, General Manager of the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourism Office, Audouin Rambaud, Deputy Mayor for Tourism and Events, Michèle Bosq, Director of Development at the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourism Office, Jean Leonetti, Mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, and Alexia Missana, Deputy Mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins! We look forward to future collaborations. #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #LaPetiteHalle #JazzInternational #VillaAlbertine #FrenchJazz #RaphaëlImbert #JeffBoudreaux #CulturalExchange #ParisMeetsNOLA #JazzScene #MusicFestival #JazzCommunity #NewOrleansCulture #CrescentCityJazz

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and La Petite Halle joined forces for two fabulous performances on July 5th and 6th at the New Orleans Jazz to La Petite Halle festival! Bringing together talented musicians from New Orleans and from France in residence at the New Orleans Jazz Museum through the Villa Albertine program, we celebrated the cultural ties between Paris and New Orleans with an exceptional performance. Leading figures on the new jazz scene in France, drummer Anne Paceo and saxophonist Raphaël Imbert presented an improv concert on the 5th of July. On July 6th theTrio Chrominance, featuring Glenn Ferris on trombone and harmonica, New Orleans drummer Jeff Boudreaux and Bruno Rousselet on bass, immersed the audience in the atmosphere of the Crescent City’s Mardi Gras during a very festive evening. This festival took place as part of Jazz International, an initiative of the New Orleans Jazz Museum dedicated to promoting New Orleans arts and culture internationally. It encourages touristic travel to New Orleans and provides musicians with a chance to perform on the world stage, increasing their exposure to international crowds. Our warmest thanks to New Orleans & Company for their sponsorship and support of the New Orleans Jazz to La Petite Halle festival! #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #LaPetiteHalle #JazzInternational #VillaAlbertine #FrenchJazz #RaphaëlImbert #JeffBoudreaux #CulturalExchange #ParisMeetsNOLA #JazzScene #MusicFestival #JazzCommunity #NewOrleansCulture #CrescentCityJazz

Celebrating Bastille Day with the Original Pinettes Brass Band at Jazz A’Juan! The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz International proudly sponsored the Original Pinettes Brass Band’s performance at Jazz A’Juan, the oldest jazz festival in France. Founded by New Orleans’ own Sidney Bechet, Jazz A’Juan continues to honor the deep cultural ties between Juan-les-Pins and New Orleans. Watch this historic performance by the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band, led by Christy Jourdain. Plus, visit the Antibes Tourism Welcome Center to see Drumsville, our exhibit on the history of drumming in New Orleans. Special thanks to Paul Balson, Claire Cardosi, and Rick Tali for their incredible support. #Jazz #BastilleDay #NewOrleans #JazzAjuan #PinettesBrassBand #JazzMuseum #Drumsville #MusicHistory #CulturalExchange

🎷 Exciting Update from the New Orleans Jazz Museum! 🎺 We were honored to welcome Miriam Bouziri, Commercial Attaché of the Québec Government Office in Houston, along with Joseph Dunn, Honorary Consul of Canada in New Orleans. Together, we engaged in enriching discussions about history, cultural exchange opportunities, education, and tourism. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore our shared interests and strengthen cultural ties. Looking forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration! #NewOrleansJazz #CulturalExchange #Education #Tourism

Throwback to last Friday's Cheese Bite Competition, a culinary extravaganza in the spirit of the Bocuse d'Or, hosted by FACC Gulf Coast and St. James Cheese, with music sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz Museum. A dozen talented local chefs showcased their skills, offering a unique tasting experience of creative cheese bites and French wine. Special guests included Bocuse d’Or competitors Daniel Guzman from Team Guatemala and Abrahan Salas from Team Bolivia, as well as Lucas Kerautret, Mons Affineur Fromager. Jazz music filled the air as guests networked and voted for their favorite cheese bite. It was a night to remember, celebrating culinary artistry and community spirit. Cheers to all who made this event a success! #CheeseBiteCompetition #BocusedOr #CulinaryExcellence #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #FACCGulfCoast #StJamesCheese