Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah at 419 Decatur St

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve  present a Drum CirclewithMama JamilahSaturday at 10:30 am At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center 419 Decatur Street New Orleans LA Join us for an interrac......More

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve  present a Drum CirclewithMama JamilahSaturday at 10:30 am At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center 419 Decatur Street New Orleans LA Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle led by Mama Jamilah as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans.Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School system and is a graduate of Dillard University. Jamilah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Faith Community Nursing. She is a Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother.In addition to her work in community wellness Jamilah also serves as a leader in preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of her African ancestors. Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is affectionately known in her community as Mama Jamilah. She is co-Founder of the Congo Square Preservation Society Kumbuka African Drum and Dance collective and Bamboula 2000. Mama Jamilah has performed and taught African dance and culture for over 40 years. She is a gifted healer dancer singer percussionist and choreographer. Mama Jamilah has been a part of the Black Masking Mardi Gras Indian tradition since age 16 and is presently a member of Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society.This drum circle is open to all ages. No experience required. This program is free and open to the public.  

At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Chloe White Trio at 419 Decatur St

Chloe White TrioSaturday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LAJoin us for an afternoon jazz concert led by local musician Chloe White on saxophone.This program is free and open to the public. 

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Arrowhead Jazz Band with Tim Sullivan at 419 Decatur St

Arrowhead Jazz Bandwith special guest Tim SullivanTuesday at 3:00 pm At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 419 Decatur St, New Orleans The Arrowhead Jazz Band brings together National Park Service Rangers and local musicians to perform traditional N......More

Arrowhead Jazz Bandwith special guest Tim SullivanTuesday at 3:00 pm At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 419 Decatur St, New Orleans The Arrowhead Jazz Band brings together National Park Service Rangers and local musicians to perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and original compositions.Join New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Rangers Jade Perdue (vocals/keyboards), Matt Hampsey (guitar), Kerry Lewis, Sr. (bass), and Hunter Miles Davis (drums), Intern Saskia Walker (vocals), Intern Tim Brown II (percussion), with special guest Tim Sullivan (saxophone) for an exploration of jazz music styles.This program is free and open to the public.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Saskia Walker Duo at 419 Decatur St

Saskia Walker DuoWednesday at 1:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansVocalist Saskia Walker moved to New Orleans in 2019 from her home town of Rome, Italy, to explore its vibrant musical landscape. She has since worke......More

Saskia Walker DuoWednesday at 1:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansVocalist Saskia Walker moved to New Orleans in 2019 from her home town of Rome, Italy, to explore its vibrant musical landscape. She has since worked with many notable musicians in recording studios like Esplanade Studios, and live performances at the Spotted Cat, the Maple Leaf and more, including her current residency at d.b.a. on Frenchman Street every Saturday afternoon.This program is free and open to the public.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Sam Kuslan Duo at 419 Decatur St

Sam Kuslan DuoWednesday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansSam Kuslan, an enthralling singer and pianist, exudes an invigorating musical passion on the stage. He performs with a lush romantic musicality, a soul......More

Sam Kuslan DuoWednesday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansSam Kuslan, an enthralling singer and pianist, exudes an invigorating musical passion on the stage. He performs with a lush romantic musicality, a soulful voice and ebullient smile. Inspired by the great American songbook and raised by the energetic New Orleans tradition, Sam is an amalgam of classic and contemporary pop – a refreshed and renewed music that lives somewhere in between jazz and pop and promises to honor and innovate tradition.Sam tours extensively in the USA and Europe, either as a featured artist with jazz-funk Naughty Professor, as a sideman with Nashville Country/American-folk artist Sean McConnell or as musical director and leader of the National Park Service Centennial Band. He’s highly sought after as an arranger, artist or performer for his musical versatility having shared the stage with Anders Osborne, Marcus King, Chali 2na, Shaun Martin, Isaiah Sharkey, Leroy Jones, David Shaw and many more. Sam writes and records with Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes) and tours with Naughty Professor.This program is free and open to the public.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Moody’s M.O.B. at 419 Decatur St

Moody’s M.O.B.Thursday at 1:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansAustralian-born Belinda Moody (bass) has made NOLA her home for the past 15 years. Before moving to the NOLA, Belinda toured Europe, Asia, and her home ......More

Moody’s M.O.B.Thursday at 1:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansAustralian-born Belinda Moody (bass) has made NOLA her home for the past 15 years. Before moving to the NOLA, Belinda toured Europe, Asia, and her home country performing with artists such as Teramus Hono, Ernie Watts, Carmen Bradford, and James Moody (no relation!) Belinda’s career highlights include various recorded works of original material and scores for films including the UN-awarded human rights documentary ‘The Sacred Stones’.This program is free and open to the public.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Talkin’ Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert with Jason Mingledorff at 419 Decatur St

Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert  with Jason MingledorffThursday at 3:00 pm At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 419 Decatur St New Orleans This program is free and open to the public. Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert is a captiva......More

Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert  with Jason MingledorffThursday at 3:00 pm At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 419 Decatur St New Orleans This program is free and open to the public. Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten: In Concert is a captivating blend of interesting talk and great music featuring top jazz artists in New Orleans hosted monthly by award-winning radio producer and interviewer Fred Kasten. This event will be a mix of interview and live performance. Fred Kasten is an independent contributing radio producer/host at WWNO. After working at WWNO for over 20 years as an on-air talent producer and program director Fred retired from full-time work in May of 2007. Fred is a native of Mobile Alabama a graduate of the University of Alabama and a long-time resident of New Orleans. In addition to his work at WWNO Fred develops independent audio projects from a home studio producing radio features commercials and podcasts. Fred also does marketing and media consulting for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.Jason Mingledorff is one of the city’s most versatile saxophonists and respected educators. The Grammy-winner can be heard with some of the world’s top bands as well as leading his own straight-ahead jazz combo.Mingledorff moved from his native Alabama to New Orleans to study with the legendary Ellis Marsalis and quickly found work with bands such as the New Orleans Nightcrawlers bluesman Mem Shannon and a nascent Galactic and touring nationally with country superstar Clint Black. For 13 years he was an integral part of the popular funk band Papa Grows Funk and after that band broke up he toured with St. Paul and the Broken Bones opening for the Rolling Stones and jamming with the likes of Sir Elton John and Phillip Glass. At home he can be found playing with English soul-jazz outfit The New Mastersounds the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra The Mishaps (a new incarnation of popular 9th Ward rockers King James & the Special Men) Papa Mali’s Shantytown Underground and the WWII Museum Victory Swing Orchestra.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Lilli Lewis Duo at 419 Decatur St

Lilli Lewis DuoFriday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansLilli Lewis skillfully uses her opera training and classical piano skills to create a unique polyglot sound, sliding effortlessly from folk to country to......More

Lilli Lewis DuoFriday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St, New OrleansLilli Lewis skillfully uses her opera training and classical piano skills to create a unique polyglot sound, sliding effortlessly from folk to country to gospel to jazz. Her compositions echo her native Georgia and her chosen hometown of New Orleans. Her album “Americana” was hailed as a top pick by Rolling Stone and NPR. Whether she plays at the Kennedy Center, WWOZ’s Piano Night, or in a sweaty New Orleans club, Lewis imbues her performances with grace, wit, immense talent, and musical authenticity.This program is free and open to the public.

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Ranger Talk at 419 Decatur St

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and......More

Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger.This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St  New Orleans LA.Free.No reservations required.    

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah at 419 Decatur St

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve  present a Drum CirclewithMama JamilahSaturday at 10:30 am At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center 419 Decatur Street New Orleans LA Join us for an interrac......More

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve  present a Drum CirclewithMama JamilahSaturday at 10:30 am At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center 419 Decatur Street New Orleans LA Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle led by Mama Jamilah as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans.Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School system and is a graduate of Dillard University. Jamilah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Faith Community Nursing. She is a Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother.In addition to her work in community wellness Jamilah also serves as a leader in preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of her African ancestors. Jamilah Yejide Peters-Muhammad is affectionately known in her community as Mama Jamilah. She is co-Founder of the Congo Square Preservation Society Kumbuka African Drum and Dance collective and Bamboula 2000. Mama Jamilah has performed and taught African dance and culture for over 40 years. She is a gifted healer dancer singer percussionist and choreographer. Mama Jamilah has been a part of the Black Masking Mardi Gras Indian tradition since age 16 and is presently a member of Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society.This drum circle is open to all ages. No experience required. This program is free and open to the public.  

At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Shades of Praise Christmas Concert featuring Emeka Dibia at 419 Decatur St

Shades of Praise Christmas Concert featuring Emeka DibiaSaturday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St New Orleans LAIn October 2000 two friends Philip Manuel (a renowned New Orleans jazz vocalist) and Michael Cowan (a Loyola......More

Shades of Praise Christmas Concert featuring Emeka DibiaSaturday at 3:00 pmAt the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center419 Decatur St New Orleans LAIn October 2000 two friends Philip Manuel (a renowned New Orleans jazz vocalist) and Michael Cowan (a Loyola University theologian) had an idea to create a genuinely integrated organization.  They wondered … if they brought black and white people together to do something fun and meaningful and valuable might they create an environment where at least this small group of people could begin to get past the personal segregation that exists in life in New Orleans and in America. So they each invited six friends who loved music some black some white to join a new gospel choir. And they convinced Al Bemiss a highly respected New Orleans gospel choirmaster to direct the choir.And under Bemiss’ instruction Shades of Praise became a bit of a phenomenon in New Orleans. The choir became known for its joyous high-energy contemporary gospel sound. Audiences were visibly moved by the choir members’ obvious closeness … by this glimpse of what New Orleans could be. In addition to concerts at various churches around town Shades of Praise began singing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. They were featured in the WWL TV promotion nominated for the Big Easy Award in the Best Gospel Choir Category and were at the center of a city-wide series of “Care Again” concerts to facilitate public dialogue on race and promote harmony and diversity.This program is free and open to the public. 

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130