Join Senegalese bassist and composer Alune Wade and the Neighborhood Story Project for a screening of TUKKI: From the Roots to the Bayou, a new documentary film that traces the connections between West Africa, Louisiana and the greater Black music tradition.

Director Alune Wade and Co-producer Rachel Breunlin will be on hand for the film premiere of TUKKI: From the Roots to the Bayou, followed by the launch of their accompanying book, A Family Affair: Conversations Across the Atlantic(University of New Orleans Press).

This event coincides with the release of Family Affair, a new album by Alune Wade, rooted in Afro-Atlantic memory and contemporary dialogue, produced in collaboration with New Orleans's Neighborhood Story Project. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Alune Wade and the Family Affair band perform a headlining show at National Sawdust.

Building on Wade’s acclaimed album New African Orleans (2025), which drew widespread praise for its fluid dialogue between West African traditions, contemporary jazz, and Louisiana heritage, Family Affair has the feel of a reunion — one that stretches across centuries of shared and scattered memory.

It is not a tribute project. It is a celebration of what these connections actually sound like when musicians on both sides of the Atlantic meet in a room.

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Playing their first NYC show as one of Baltimore's premier live bands, Kenyatta brings the multifaceted forms of Black music to this week's edition of the Soundoff Sessions. Sets at 8 and 9:30, Soundoff Session until late. Creatives, bring your axe — whatever it is — and your energy.

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“Blues is not just about the bad times; it’s about the healing spirit.” -Taj Mahal

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art.

This event is free and open to the public!

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TODAY's LINE-UP: 

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Camp Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Dexter Allen

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Kenny Brown

3:15 pm to 4:30 pm: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience featuring Marcella Simien

5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Little Freddie King

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St. Charles Ave. Stage

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: Marc Stone

2:00 pm to 3:15 pm: Mia Borders

4:30 pm to 5:45 pm: George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Booker T. Jones

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FREE | All Ages

“Blues is not just about the bad times; it’s about the healing spirit.” -Taj Mahal

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art.

This event is free and open to the public!

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TODAY's LINE-UP: 

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Camp Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Jimmy “Duck” Holmes

3:15 pm to 4:30 pm: Linda Gail Lewis

5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Cedric Burnside

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St. Charles Ave. Stage

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: All-Star Tribute to Scott Aiges

2:00 pm to 3:15 pm: Erica Falls & Vintage Soul

4:30 pm to 5:45 pm: The Zac Schulze Gang

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Samantha Fish

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FREE | All Ages

“Blues is not just about the bad times; it’s about the healing spirit.” -Taj Mahal

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art.

This event is free and open to the public!

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TODAY's LINE-UP: 

St. Charles Ave. Stage

5:30 pm to 6:45 pm: Johnny Sansone

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Ruthie Foster

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FREE | All Ages

The Grammy Award-winning HOT 8 BRASS BAND hold down their long-running Sunday night residency inside The Howlin' Wolf's intimate little side bar, The Den.

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10:00pm Doors

Sets at 10:30pm & 12:00am

$20 | 21+

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Full Bar & Kitchen Grill

The Grammy Award-winning HOT 8 BRASS BAND hold down their long-running Sunday night residency inside The Howlin' Wolf's intimate little side bar, The Den.

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10:00pm Doors

Sets at 10:30pm & 12:00am

$20 | 21+

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Full Bar & Kitchen Grill

One of the longest-running weekly fusion residencies in New Orleans in the last decade+, Pat Casey & The Sound have been holding Sunday nights down at The Spotted Cat since 2010-ish. Led by New Orleans-based by way of Denver, CO go-to bassist Pat Casey, he and his rotating cast of forward-thinking young players present original compositions and fresh new arrangements of favorites across jazz, funk, and Black American Music (BAM) inside one of the tiniest unassuming historic bars on the Frenchmen Street music strip. Any given Sunday is packed shoulder-to-shoulder, as the night is also known for surprise sit-ins and drop-ins from a who's who of local and global talent.

While the core band has rotated over the years, the current roster features:

Pat Casey - bass

Oscar Rossignoli - keys

Danny Abel - guitar

Scott Johnson - sax

Kalif Brown - drums

+ weekly special guests including: Ashlin Parker, Khris Royal, Amina Scott, Thomas Glass, Julian Addison, and more

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$10 - $20 Cover, Cash or CashApp at the Door, no advance tickets

One of the longest-running weekly fusion residencies in New Orleans in the last decade+, Pat Casey & The Sound have been holding Sunday nights down at The Spotted Cat since 2010-ish. Led by New Orleans-based by way of Denver, CO go-to bassist Pat Casey, he and his rotating cast of forward-thinking young players present original compositions and fresh new arrangements of favorites across jazz, funk, and Black American Music (BAM) inside one of the tiniest unassuming historic bars on the Frenchmen Street music strip. Any given Sunday is packed shoulder-to-shoulder, as the night is also known for surprise sit-ins and drop-ins from a who's who of local and global talent.

While the core band has rotated over the years, the current roster features:

Pat Casey - bass

Oscar Rossignoli - keys

Danny Abel - guitar

Scott Johnson - sax

Kalif Brown - drums

+ weekly special guests including: Ashlin Parker, Khris Royal, Amina Scott, Thomas Glass, Julian Addison, and more

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$10 - $20 Cover, Cash or CashApp at the Door, no advance tickets

One of the longest-running weekly fusion residencies in New Orleans in the last decade+, Pat Casey & The Sound have been holding Sunday nights down at The Spotted Cat since 2010-ish. Led by New Orleans-based by way of Denver, CO go-to bassist Pat Casey, he and his rotating cast of forward-thinking young players present original compositions and fresh new arrangements of favorites across jazz, funk, and Black American Music (BAM) inside one of the tiniest unassuming historic bars on the Frenchmen Street music strip. Any given Sunday is packed shoulder-to-shoulder, as the night is also known for surprise sit-ins and drop-ins from a who's who of local and global talent.

While the core band has rotated over the years, the current roster features:

Pat Casey - bass

Oscar Rossignoli - keys

Danny Abel - guitar

Scott Johnson - sax

Kalif Brown - drums

+ weekly special guests including: Ashlin Parker, Khris Royal, Amina Scott, Thomas Glass, Julian Addison, and more

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$10 - $20 Cover, Cash or CashApp at the Door, no advance tickets

If the name Paulin sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that – Roderick Paulin is the son of legendary New Orleans bandleader Ernest “Doc” Paulin who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years. 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.

Roderick’s musical career spans over four decades collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Harry Connick Jr, Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Christian McBride, Trombone ‘Shorty’ Andrews, Wynton Marsalis, The Grateful Dead, PJ Morton, The Brand New Heavies, The Afghan Whigs, Branford Marsalis, and the ReBirth Brass Band.

Paulin’s experience as an arranger, producer, saxophonist/clarinetist continues to serve him well as he’s a highly sought after clinician/master class educator teaching the fundamentals of music and economic empowerment to students of all ages and demographics. In addition to teaching on the faculty at Southern University at New Orleans' music department, for the last 10 years, Paulin has also served on the faculty of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp of New Orleans which is the longest running, minority-owned and operated music organization that serves public and private school students of New Orleans and surrounding communities.

Join us tonight to experience "Reverend" Roderick Paulin in his element as he leads The Swingsters band for his Sunday night residency.

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If the name Paulin sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that – Roderick Paulin is the son of legendary New Orleans bandleader Ernest “Doc” Paulin who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years. 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.

Roderick’s musical career spans over four decades collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Harry Connick Jr, Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Christian McBride, Trombone ‘Shorty’ Andrews, Wynton Marsalis, The Grateful Dead, PJ Morton, The Brand New Heavies, The Afghan Whigs, Branford Marsalis, and the ReBirth Brass Band.

Paulin’s experience as an arranger, producer, saxophonist/clarinetist continues to serve him well as he’s a highly sought after clinician/master class educator teaching the fundamentals of music and economic empowerment to students of all ages and demographics. In addition to teaching on the faculty at Southern University at New Orleans' music department, for the last 10 years, Paulin has also served on the faculty of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp of New Orleans which is the longest running, minority-owned and operated music organization that serves public and private school students of New Orleans and surrounding communities.

Join us tonight to experience "Reverend" Roderick Paulin in his element as he leads The Swingsters band for his Sunday night residency.

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JUICE presents Sypher Sundays

Open hip-hop, R&B, cross-genre experimental open mic cypher, hosted by JUICE aka Julian Gosin.

National recording artist, Juice, brings originality to the stage. The music is for the people, and this time the people are involved. He presents a "Sypher Sunday" series that highlights New Orleans' local Hip Hop scene that is looking for a voice. Two sets of great music and storytelling.

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7pm - 10pm

NO COVER 

21+

Celebrate the birthday and enduring legacy of legendary drummer and bandleader Art Blakey with New Orleans drummer, percussionist, educator, and mentor Gerald Watkins Jr.

Born October 11, 1919, Blakey was the driving force behind the legendary Jazz Messengers and one of the most influential figures in the history of hard bop. His powerful drumming and commitment to mentoring young musicians helped shape generations of jazz artists.

Leading an all-star New Orleans ensemble, Watkins brings Blakey’s spirit of swing, groove, and musical mentorship to the stage. A versatile and highly respected drummer, Watkins has performed with Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eric Benét, Ledisi, and other acclaimed artists. He is also a dedicated educator and mentor at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, continuing Blakey’s tradition of nurturing the next generation of jazz musicians.

Join us for an evening celebrating the music, legacy, and unmistakable groove of Art Blakey!

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Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm

Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtimeAdvance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com

Nickel-A-Dance is a free, family-friendly jazz concert series in New Orleans, celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage. Founded in 1994, it features top local jazz musicians performing classic jazz, blues, and swing. Originally held at Café Brasil on Frenchmen Street, the series now takes place at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Sundays from 3:00–6:00 PM. The event is open to all ages and aims to make live jazz accessible to everyone.

Don Vappie is a world renowned jazz musician and bandleader from New Orleans. He leads the Créole Jazz Serenaders, a classic New Orleans jazz orchestra, as well as his various jazz and R&B combos. He has produced and recorded numerous albums and film soundtracks, and is star of the PBS documentary "American Créole: New Orleans Reunion." Known for his virtuosic banjo skills, Don is also a stellar bassist, guitarist and vocalist. Add to that his commitment to the preservation and perpetuation of the cultural créole music of New Orleans he calls "créole jazz."

Vappie was also awarded the 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and was inducted into the Banjo Hall of Fame in 2022.

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This is a free progam with no ticketing.  Just come ready to dance.

For more info on Nickel-A-Dance, visit:  https://www.nojc.org/nickel-a-dance

Shows from 3-6pm‍Doors at 2:30pm

Modern jazz quartet from New Orleans founded in 1978, the Astral Project has delighted audiences around the world for more than 40 years now with its unique brand of cutting edge improvisation and near telepathic interplay over deep New Orleans’ grooves. A devoted student of Eastern philosophy, Dagradi coined the band name as a reflection of the group’s quest for a higher plane of experience.  Rolling Stone Magazine describes Astral Project as "ECM-style grace with New Orleans humidity."

Tonight, the performance features:
Tony Dagradi -saxophone
Steve Masakowski - guitar
James Singleton - bass
John Vidacovich - drums

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Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Doors at  7:00pm & 9:00pm

Restuarant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com

Zoë De Priester is a Dutch-Surinamese vocalist who brings warmth, storytelling, and fresh interpretations to the Great American Songbook. A 2026 graduate of the University of New Orleans' master's program in Jazz Studies, she studied with acclaimed artists including Quiana Lynell, Brian Seeger, and Cyrille Aimée. Now based in New Orleans, Zoë recently released her debut album of jazz standards on Zennez Records and was honored with the Ernest O. and Shirley N. Svenson Jazz Composition Award. Blending the influence of jazz legends such as Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday with her own intimate style, Zoë creates performances that are heartfelt, timeless, and deeply personal.

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Doors: 4:00pm
Show: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

This set is FREE and open to the public as part of Snug Harbor's FREE HAPPY HOUR SET SERIES

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This is a free performance with no ticketing.  Seating is on a first come-first served basis.

Bar Opens at 4:00pm for beverages. Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner after the show.

Youth 13+ are permitted is accompanied for the entire set by a parent or guardian.

Honduran-born pianist Oscar Rossignoli folds many traditions into his music, from his classical music formation to his passion for Latin and North American jazz. He’s currently based in New Orleans and works with some of the city’s best jazz musicians, including John Boutté, Jason Marsalis, Gladney, Amina Scott, Yusa and more. He has also established his reputation in various bands, including the EXTENDED trio with Matt Booth and Brad Webb, and by leading his own quartet and trio. Oscar earned a Master's degree at the University of New Orleans, where he was named the 2015–2016 ASCAP Louis Armstrong Scholar and was a finalist in the 2018 Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition.

Tonight, he presents his New Orleans Quartet

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Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm  

Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com

Brad Walker is a New Orleans-based saxophonist and composer known for his expressive playing and genre-crossing approach to jazz. He has performed and recorded with artists including Bernard Purdie, Peter Erskine, George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste, Anders Osborne, Marcia Ball, Rickie Lee Jones, and Valerie June, while also touring and recording with Sturgill Simpson.

Oscar Rossignoli is a Honduran-born pianist and composer who has been based in New Orleans since 2015. His music draws from classical music, Latin jazz, and North American jazz traditions. An in-demand collaborator, Rossignoli has performed with Jason Marsalis, John Boutté, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herlin Riley, Joe Dyson, and Brad Walker, among many others.

Walker and Rossignoli share a long-standing musical partnership, having collaborated on numerous projects and recordings, including Walker’s Quintet and Live at Snug Harbor. Together, they bring a distinctive blend of modern jazz, improvisation, soulful melodies, and adventurous interplay to the stage.

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Doors: 4:30pm
Show: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

This set is FREE and open to the public as part of Snug Harbor's FREE HAPPY HOUR SET SERIES 

This is a free performance with no ticketing.  Seating is on a first come-first served basis.

Bar Opens at 4:00pm for beverages. Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner after the show.

Youth 13+ are permitted is accompanied for the entire set by a parent or guardian.

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse New Orleans big band founded by acclaimed trombonist and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis. Blending traditional swing with contemporary energy, the orchestra showcases a deep commitment to preserving and evolving the city’s rich jazz heritage. Known for its tight arrangements, soulful improvisation, and dynamic live performances, the ensemble features some of the finest musicians in New Orleans and often collaborates with special guests across generations. It's truly a marvel to experience this 12-15 piece big band take over the intimate Snug stage.

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TONIGHT!  Special Guest baritone saxophonist and co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band, "The Dirty Old Man" Roger Lewis celebrates his 85th Birthday as guest of honor.

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm

Restaurant nextdoor to the club is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime: Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com or reservations@snugjazz.com

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Weekly Young Lion Showcase featuring rising young trumpeter Deuce Brown plus special guests:

Nurturing the next wave of New Orleans sound — DBA opens its stage to young musicians stepping into their own. Come witness tomorrow’s legends in the making.

+ Crawfish Boil by Gourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy

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2pm Doors | Sets at 2:30pm & 4pm

NO COVER | All Ages until 5pm

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers on the hometurf to setup your Saturday evening real right.

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers for two sets

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9pm Doors | 10pm Show

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 artists such as the 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 original work includes the realses "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.

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7:00pm Doors

7:30pm Show

Two Sets at 7:30pm & 9:00pm |  One Ticket, Two Sets

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Seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival and/or advance tickets are strongly suggested. Full bar and light bites menu available.

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 artists such as the 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 original work includes the realses "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.

9:00pm Showtime

Sets at 9pm & 10:45pm

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NO COVER, but seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival is suggested. One drink minimum per guest.

On the streets of New Orleans, where brass bands play every Sunday for weekly second line parades, it’s not unusual for one brass band to catch the ear of the streets and dominate the second line season. Not long after their founding in 2017, the Big 6 Brass Band had the streets on lock. Their mixtape, which has made the rounds in the second line community, features covers of songs by Michael Jackson, Fantasia, and SZA, among others. Unsatisfied with playing only “radio tunes,” their song catalog runs deep into brass band history as they breathe new life into time-honored traditional tunes like “Red Dress” and “Lilly of the Valley.” Their debut album, Big Six, was released on June 24, 2019 on all streaming platforms. A thirteen-song tour through their original music, it’s an instant classic including hits like “Go Down,” and “On the Run.”

The band’s all-star lineup is comprised of some of the most talented young brass band musicians in the city. Though the band is relatively young, their pedigree reveals a wealth of experience as their roster includes current and former members of Rebirth, The Stooges, Hot 8, TBC, and Da Truth brass bands. Though their music maintains ties to the tradition from which they come, they are very much the vanguard of the brass band scene. Their sound, which combines smooth R&B with the rough and ready sound of the streets, is, more than any other band, representative of the sound of contemporary New Orleans brass band music.

Catch them tonight at Celebration Hall next to the historic Autocrat Social Aid & Pleasure Club for their Sunday night residency, squarely in the 7th Ward.

Cash or CashApp at the door.

On the streets of New Orleans, where brass bands play every Sunday for weekly second line parades, it’s not unusual for one brass band to catch the ear of the streets and dominate the second line season. Not long after their founding in 2017, the Big 6 Brass Band had the streets on lock. Their mixtape, which has made the rounds in the second line community, features covers of songs by Michael Jackson, Fantasia, and SZA, among others. Unsatisfied with playing only “radio tunes,” their song catalog runs deep into brass band history as they breathe new life into time-honored traditional tunes like “Red Dress” and “Lilly of the Valley.” Their debut album, Big Six, was released on June 24, 2019 on all streaming platforms. A thirteen-song tour through their original music, it’s an instant classic including hits like “Go Down,” and “On the Run.”

The band’s all-star lineup is comprised of some of the most talented young brass band musicians in the city. Though the band is relatively young, their pedigree reveals a wealth of experience as their roster includes current and former members of Rebirth, The Stooges, Hot 8, TBC, and Da Truth brass bands. Though their music maintains ties to the tradition from which they come, they are very much the vanguard of the brass band scene. Their sound, which combines smooth R&B with the rough and ready sound of the streets, is, more than any other band, representative of the sound of contemporary New Orleans brass band music.

Catch them tonight on their home turf for their Friday night residency, squarely in the 6th Ward, in the heart of Tremé at Ms. Chinee's Candlelight Lounge neighborhood corner bar, nestled right next to Tuba Fats Square.

Cash or CashApp at the door.

Anaïs St. John is a renowned New Orleans-based jazz, blues, and cabaret vocalist. Known for her sultry stage presence, the Creole songstress and daughter of jazz saxophonist Marion Brown seamlessly blends her classical operatic background with classic cabaret flair.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music from Xavier University, a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of New Orleans, and has attended the prestigious Cabaret Conference at Yale University in 2004 and 2007. Her commanding performances have been a staple at prominent New Orleans venues such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest), French Quarter Fest, the Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, and Le Chat Noir. She also held longtime residencies at some of the city's swankiest hotel lounges, such as the Polo Club at the Windsor Court Hotel, The Ritz-Carleton, and The Bombay Club.

However, perhaps most popularly, St. John is famous for crafting one-woman cabaret tribute shows honoring legendary icons like Donna Summer (her "Last Dance" show), Eartha Kitt, Josephine Baker, and Lola Falana. Her sultry, classic style has taken her to European stages, including the Umbria Winter Jazz Festival in Italy and Jazz Ascona in Switzerland.

Beyond her vibrant nightlife and festival schedule, St. John is a dedicated educator. Since 2006, she has taught music at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans, inspiring the next generation while maintaining her active performing career.

Sets at 9:00pm & 10:45pm

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NO COVER, but seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival is strongly suggested. Full bar & food menu available. One drink minimum per guest.

Kid Merv & All That Jazz is a renowned New Orleans band led by trumpeter and vocalist Mervin Campbell. Known for his traditional jazz, brass, and funk performances, Campbell heavily emulates the classic styles of two of his largest influences, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima. Mervin "Kid Merv" Campbell is a deeply rooted New Orleans musician. His career began in his youth, playing trumpet in the famous St. Augustine High School Marching 100 and the legendary Olympia Brass Band. He went on to form The Young Olympians, which ultimately morphed into the now globally recognized Soul Rebels Brass Band, aka now The Soul Rebels. Over his career, he has also played with notable groups like the Treme Brass Band, the Louis Armstrong Society Band, and the Original Royal Players Brass Band. Kid Merv & All That Jazz are a staple on the local festival circuit, performing regularly at major events like the French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, among many others.

Catch a healthy dose of the Spirit of New Orleans on Monday nights with Kid Merv &All That Jazz at the Bourbon 'O' Bar inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter and travel back in time a bit.

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No Cover! 

One Drink Minimum per guest.

Full food & drink menu available. | Table reservations available.

Kid Merv & All That Jazz is a renowned New Orleans band led by trumpeter and vocalist Mervin Campbell. Known for his traditional jazz, brass, and funk performances, Campbell heavily emulates the classic styles of two of his largest influences, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima. Mervin "Kid Merv" Campbell is a deeply rooted New Orleans musician. His career began in his youth, playing trumpet in the famous St. Augustine High School Marching 100 and the legendary Olympia Brass Band. He went on to form The Young Olympians, which ultimately morphed into the now globally recognized Soul Rebels Brass Band, aka now The Soul Rebels. Over his career, he has also played with notable groups like the Treme Brass Band, the Louis Armstrong Society Band, and the Original Royal Players Brass Band. Kid Merv & All That Jazz are a staple on the local festival circuit, performing regularly at major events like the French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, among many others.

Catch a healthy dose of the Spirit of New Orleans on Monday nights with Kid Merv &All That Jazz at the Bourbon 'O' Bar inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the heart of the French Quarter and travel back in time a bit.

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No Cover! 

One Drink Minimum per guest.

Full food & drink menu available. | Table reservations available.

The Free Agents Brass Band for two sets

If the name Paulin sounds familiar, there’s a reason for that – Roderick Paulin is the son of legendary New Orleans bandleader Ernest “Doc” Paulin who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years. 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.

Roderick’s musical career spans over four decades collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Harry Connick Jr, Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Christian McBride, Trombone ‘Shorty’ Andrews, Wynton Marsalis, The Grateful Dead, PJ Morton, The Brand New Heavies, The Afghan Whigs, Branford Marsalis, and the ReBirth Brass Band.

Paulin’s experience as an arranger, producer, saxophonist/clarinetist continues to serve him well as he’s a highly sought after clinician/master class educator teaching the fundamentals of music and economic empowerment to students of all ages and demographics. In addition to teaching on the faculty at Southern University at New Orleans' music department, for the last 10 years, Paulin has also served on the faculty of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp of New Orleans which is the longest running, minority-owned and operated music organization that serves public and private school students of New Orleans and surrounding communities.

Join us tonight to experience "Reverend" Roderick Paulin in his element as he leads The Swingsters band for his Sunday night residency.

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Trumpet phenom Kid Chocolate leads the Mahogany Jazz Hall All-Stars for 2 sets, then Midnight Burlesque brings the climax of the evening.

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NO COVER! 

Gerald French Trio for 2 sets

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NO COVER! 

Stephen Walker N'Em for 2 sets at 3pm. Easy like Saturday afternoon.

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NO COVER!

Trumpet phenom Kid Chocolate leads his band The Free P.O.C. for two sets.

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NO COVER! 

One of New Orleans' longest running residencies, launched by Kermit Ruffins and passed on to the next young gun, 6th Ward trombone player Corey Henry, who's been lighting up this bywater watering hole since 2013 with the Tremé Funktet with rotating special guests weekly.

Sets at 10:30pm & 12:30am

* CASH ONLY! * 

Johnny Vidacovich Trio each and every Thursday for Johnny V's longtime weekly residency at The Leaf.

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This week's trio with:

Ashlin Parker - trumpet

Joe Ashlar - keys

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Two Sets, One Ticket:

Sets at 8pm & 10pm

Doors at 7pm

Da Lovebirds, songstress Robin Barnes and bassist Pat Casey, host their Thursday night residency at The Peacock Room inside the Hotel Fontenot.

8pm - 10pm

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NO COVER, but seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival or advance table reservation is suggested. Food & Cocktail Menu available.

Funkin' it up on Thursday nights at The Jazz Playhouse with The Brass-A-Holics for New Orleans second line brass beat meets DC go-go beat like no one else can shake it! 

7:00pm Doors

7:30pm Show

Two Sets at 7:30pm & 9:00pm |  One Ticket, Two Sets

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Seating is very limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival and/or advance tickets is strongly suggested. Full bar and light bites menu available.

Victoria Doutón is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Montevideo, Uruguay. She studied classical flute at the National Conservatory of Music in Montevideo as well as the Montevideo University School of Music. She spent time in different countries like Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil. After a few years in Rio de Janeiro, she went to the USA. She lived in Austin for a little while since she started collaborating with world-renowned international musicians. After a few months, she made her way to New Orleans to be fully immersed in the rich musical culture that is the foundation of American music. She’s been in New Orleans for five years and is currently recording her first album. Her travels inspired her to write music that blends Afro-South American rhythms and contemporary jazz. In addition to flute, she also plays guitar and percussion.

Tonight, she presents one of her solo guitar sets.

Sets at 7:00pm & 8:30pm

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NO COVER  | 21+ 

One Drink Minimum per Guest

Full Bar & Light Bites Menu

Funkin' it up on Wednesday nights at The Jazz Playhouse with Big Sam's Funky Nation & Friends.

7:00pm Doors

7:30pm Show

Two Sets at 7:30pm & 9:00pm |  One Ticket, Two Sets

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Seating is very limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival and/or advance tickets is strongly suggested.

Baile Ritmo presents ¡CUMBIA! Night with Los Guiros & DJ C'est Funk

Los Güiros is an original Psychedelic Cumbia band based in New Orleans, blending the influence of traditional folkloric dance rhythms of Colombia with modern psych, funk, and rock.

Favorite Brasil-to-New-Orleans DJ, C'est Funk spins the befores, betweens, and afters with his signature blend of infectious dusty rare Batucada grooves and world funk.

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A perfect way to "Go up on a Tuesday" with their monthly residency at the Saturn Bar's staple corner.

NO COVER! 

21+

Hailing originally from Baton,Rouge, Louisiana, BC Coogan is a versatile keyboardist and vocalist known for playing in a wide variety of contexts, styles and projects from from jazz to funk to rock. Perhaps most known as a touring member of bands with NYC's John Ellis and Galactic's Stanton Moore, as well as popular New Orleans bands Bonerama, Good Enough For Good Times, and Big Sam's Funky Nation, he's also found regularly playing with experimental New Orleans musicians like Johnny Vidacovich, Mike Dillon, Alex McMurray, Khris Royal, and longtime collaborator Simon Lott. Coogan was also a band member and collaborator on electro project Pretty Lights' Grammy-nominated 2013 - 2016 run.

But on Monday nights at the Saturn Bar along New Orleans' St. Claude Avenue DIY arts strip, Coogan has been serving up a solo piano & a microphone weekly residency for several years now that has become quite a staple, establishing him as a solo artist more than ever before, in a city with a long, long line of piano & voice tradition.

A chill, come as you are way to start the week in this dive bar turned indie corner haunt, and be home by midnight.

Two Sets beginning at 8:30pm.

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SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT EDITION OF BC's PIANO NIGHT  

featuring A Tribute to Thelonious Monk with BC Coogan plus James Singleton on bass

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NO COVER!  21+ 

Hailing originally from Baton,Rouge, Louisiana, BC Coogan is a versatile keyboardist and vocalist known for playing in a wide variety of contexts, styles and projects from from jazz to funk to rock. Perhaps most known as a touring member of bands with NYC's John Ellis and Galactic's Stanton Moore, as well as popular New Orleans bands Bonerama, Good Enough For Good Times, and Big Sam's Funky Nation, he's also found regularly playing with experimental New Orleans musicians like Johnny Vidacovich, Mike Dillon, Alex McMurray, Khris Royal, and longtime collaborator Simon Lott. Coogan was also a band member and collaborator on electro project Pretty Lights' Grammy-nominated 2013 - 2016 run.

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BC Coogan & Friends

Sets at 8pm & 10pm

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NO COVER  | but seating is very limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival is strongly suggested. Reserved seating is $25 Per Table in advance online. Full bar & food menu. One drink minimum per guest. ~ Closing Time at 11:30pm.

One of the city's best kept secrets featuring a handful of New Orleans first-call jazz players with rotating special guests in an intimate uptown lounge with no cover! Up close and personal with the best of the best, curated by local bassist Peter Harris. Plus quality food and cocktails.

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"Firm Roots" Wednesdays featuring:

Jason Marsalis - drums

Peter Harris - bass

Dwight Fitch Jr - piano

Derek Douget - saxophones

+ special surprise guests weekly

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Sets at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

NO COVER, but seating is very limited and first-come, first-served, so early arrival is strongly suggested. Reserved seating is $25 Per Table in advance online. Full bar & food menu. One drink minimum per guest. ~ 11:30pm Closing Time.

Alune Wade: A Family Affair celebrates the release of the new album by Senegalese bassist and composer Alune Wade in collaboration with the Neighborhood Story Project.

Building on the acclaimed New African Orleans (2025), which drew widespread praise for its fluid dialogue between West African traditions, contemporary jazz, and Louisiana heritage, Family Affair has the feel of a reunion. Alune’s band brings together a remarkable constellation of musicians: artists from Benin, French Guiana, and Réunion Island are joined on stage by musicians and poet Sunni Patterson from New Orleans. Sunday, October 11th is a rare opportunity to witness this musical family live — a genuine cultural event, not just a concert, but a living, breathing fusion—Africa and the bayou, side by side, equal and electric.

Rooted in both memory and contemporary dialogue, the concert also celebrates the release of the bilingual art book, A Family Affair: Conversations Across the Atlantic (Breunlin and Wade, University of New Orleans Press 2026). Both the album and the book will be available for sale at the venue.

BAND LINE-UP:

Alune Wade (Lead vocal and bass | Senegal)
Sunni Patterson (Vocals | New Orleans)
Tonya Boyd-Cannon (Vocals | New Orleans) ~ JGI New Orleans 2026 Jazz Cohort Fellow
Alix Goffic (Drums | French Guiana)
Cedric Duchemann (Keyboard | Reunion Island)
Harry Ahonlonsou (Saxophone | Benin)
Corey Henry (Trombone | New Orleans)
Kirk Joseph (Sousaphone | New Orleans)
David McKissick (Trumpet | New Orleans)

Opening the show:  Max Moran is a Louisiana born musician and composer who has become a first-call bassist across several genres in New Orleans’ thriving music scene. Known for his versatility on electric bass, upright bass, and synthesizer, Moran provides a solid, soulful foundation to a number of classic and progressive bands. Performing since the age of thirteen, Max Moran spent over ten years as the bassist for jazz master Donald Harrison and has also shared the stage with artists such as Davell Crawford, Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bernie Worrell (Parliament/ Funkadelic), and Grammy nominees Chief Adjuah (Christian Scott) and Jamison Ross.

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Moran also co-leads the award winning Bridge Trio along with drummer, Joe Dyson and pianist, Conun Pappas. The Bridge Trio has performed at prestigious venues such as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has released two self-produced albums, and has received awards from National Public Radio. Max was selected as a Jazz Generations Initiative (JGI) 2026 Jazz Cohort Fellow, and will be releasing his 4th studio album on December 12th, 2026.

Tonight, Max Moran presents his band Neospectric to warm up the stage.

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6pm Doors | 7pm Show

All Ages

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This is your weekly chance to catch the original bassist from legendary funk pioneers, The Meters, George Porter Jr. in his element, up close and personal, with his own rotating trio of guests at his Monday night residency as he leads an intimate evening of originals, interpretations, and improv jams inside one of the Crescent City's longest running staples for the New Orleans - and the world's - funk lexicon.

Two Ticketed Sets: 7pm & 10pm

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CASH ONLY at THE DOOR  

Cards Accepted at the Bar

This is your weekly chance to catch the original bassist from legendary funk pioneers, The Meters, George Porter Jr. in his element, up close and personal, with his own rotating trio of guests at his Monday night residency as he leads an intimate evening of originals, interpretations, and improv jams inside one of the Crescent City's longest running staples for the New Orleans - and the world's - funk lexicon.

Two Ticketed Sets: 7pm & 10pm

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CASH ONLY at THE DOOR  

Cards Accepted at the Bar

This is your weekly chance to catch the original bassist from legendary funk pioneers, The Meters, George Porter Jr. in his element, up close and personal, with his own rotating trio of guests at his Monday night residency as he leads an intimate evening of originals, interpretations, and improv jams inside one of the Crescent City's longest running staples for the New Orleans - and the world's - funk lexicon.

Two Ticketed Sets: 7pm & 10pm

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CASH ONLY at THE DOOR  

Cards Accepted at the Bar

The Art of the Crossfade is a live multimedia experience presented by Professor Josh Kun and DJ/Producer J.PERIOD.

6pm Doors | 7pm Show | All Ages

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Josh Kun & J.PERIOD present THE ART OF THE CROSSFADE ~ New Orleans

FEATURING:

• DJ J.PERIOD and Josh Kun (Los Angeles)
• Maimouna Youssef /aka/ Mumu Fresh (Baltimore, MD / Freeman, VA)
• Daniel Crawford (Wylde Bunch, Slum Village, Chris Dave's Drumhedz, Cee-Lo Green, Warren G, Jhene Aiko; Los Angeles)

• Flagboy Giz (New Orleans)
• Leyla McCalla (New Orleans x NYC x Haiti)
• Pell (New Orleans)
• Yusa (New Orleans x Cuba) 
• ANTWIGADEE! (New Orleans)
• MikeCol (New Orleans) 
• JGI New Orleans 2026 Jazz Cohort members Steve Lands & Max Moran
• + More TBA!

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Together with the Jazz Generations Initiative New Orleans and support from the Shockoe Institute, MacArthur Foundation Fellow and New America Foundation Fellow and professor Josh Kun, and acclaimed DJ/producer J.PERIOD present the New Orleans installment of THE ART OF THE CROSSFADE — a distinct four-city concert series that seeks to energize audiences across the country by connecting their own musical histories to the collective civic imagination.

At the center of the experience is the crossfader — the horizontal slider on a DJ mixer that allows two songs to blend without erasing either. In the hands of a DJ, different sounds, histories, and perspectives can coexist to create something entirely new.

Launched in Los Angeles in the summer of 2026, THE ART OF THE CROSSFADE will bring its dynamic multimedia touring program to New Orleans on Saturday, October 10 for one night only, blending a dynamic musical lecture with interactive community engagement that culminates in a high-energy, one-take Hip Hop “mixtape” performed LIVE at Music Box Village, featuring an all-start lineup of artists, musicians, DJs and community voices representing the past, present and future sounds of New Orleans.

This isn’t a concert.

It’s a live remix of New Orleans itself.

One unforgettable night, celebrating the sounds, stories, and cultures that shape America.

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Admission is FREE with required RSVP, and All Ages are welcome.

Local food pop-ups on-site from 6pm. (Vendors TBA)

Music Box beverage bars open for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.

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THE ART OF THE CROSSFADE ~ NEW ORLEANS is the official after-event for the MONUMENTAL CHANGE daytime symposium at Xavier University campus, presented by the Shockoe Institute and the Jazz Generations Initiative. To learn more and register for Monumental Change, also a free event but with limited space, click here.

The Art of the Crossfade is fueled by the Hearthland Foundation.

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LEARN MORE:

www.artofthecrossfade.com

www.shockoeinstitute.org

www.jazzgenerations.org