Kermit Ruffins at French Quarter Fest 2019 [Photo by Louis Crispino]
Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
The young musicians of the Roots of Music will usher in the celebration with a special block party performance Saturday morning. On Sunday, Kermit Ruffins will close the festival. Satchmo SummerFest is one of the first festivals to return. This year s festival will be scaled back to two full days of music, food, celebration, and community. Tickets will be $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
“We are thrilled to announce our comeback,” said Emily Madero, CEO of FQFI. Satchmo SummerFest is the only local festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong. In addition to being a musical genius, Armstrong was a cultural ambassador and fighter. His legacy continues to inspire and provide a source of strength as our community rebounds. We invite our fans to join us for two days of celebration - celebration of local musi
International Jazz Day 2021: Fill up your knowledge of Jazz history at these museums ANI | Updated: Apr 30, 2021 23:39 IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30 every year. The day aims to spread the love for jazz worldwide and raise awareness about how it can bring people together by promoting social and cultural values of empathy and tolerance.
The day is organized by the UNESCO Director-General and Herbie Hancock, with help of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, located in Washington D.C.
Commonly known as America s classical music , jazz originated in New Orleans and quickly spread its influence to other parts of the world. To fill up on your knowledge of jazz history, follow along for a tour of some notable music museums around the United States.
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