New Orleans Jazz Museum

Cultural Exchange Mission: New Orleans Jazz in Mexico! 🇲🇽 The New Orleans Jazz Museum Jazz Ambassadors, led by Douglas Stone, Director of the LSU Jazz Ensemble, recently embarked on a powerfulcultural exchange mission to Cuernavaca and Tepoztlán, Mexico, thanks to the invitation from Dr. Renée González de la Lama of FulbrightComexus. Throughout the mission, we shared the vibrant sounds of New Orleans jazz, performing in local plazas and bringing the spirit of New Orleans to life with lively second lines. A special highlight was our visit to the Telpochcalli public school band in Tepoztlán, where our ambassadors and Baby Doll Carol Harris performed for the students, while their talented band performed for us! In the tradition of New Orleans Baby Dolls, Carol Harris brought the essence of this iconic part of our culture to life. Baby Dolls are a New Orleans tradition rooted in the Mardi Gras Indian community, where women dress in colorful, handmade costumes and dance through the streets to the rhythm of second lines. Carol’s performance broke cultural barriers and connected everyone, showcasing the universal power of music and dance. The exchange went beyond music—it became an inspiring conversation. Our Jazz Ambassadors and Baby Doll shared their personal stories about how they became musicians, the deep meaning of jazz in their lives, and what New Orleans jazz represents to them. The students also shared their own musical journeys, creating an incredible dialogue across cultures and generations. We are deeply grateful to Fulbright Comexus, Fomento Educacional A.C., the City of New Orleans International Department, and the Consulado de México en Nueva Orleans for their support in making this mission possible. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing delegation: Omar Ramirez (Trumpet) Miguel Serutine (Trombone) Nathan Campbell (Sousaphone) Jadon Michel (Trumpet) John Rhodes (Snare Drum) Carol Harris (Baby Doll) This cultural exchange was a beautiful reminder that music and storytelling have the power to unite us across borders and inspire meaningful connections. #NewOrleansJazz #JazzAmbassadors #CulturalExchangeMission #Cuernavaca #Tepoztlan #SaborEsMorelos #SecondLine #BabyDoll #MusicBridgesCultures #Telpochcalli

🌟A Weekend of International Celebration Leading to the Improvisations Gala 2024! 🌟 This past weekend, we were honored to welcome international delegations and consular representatives from Taiwan, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, France, Serbia, and Honduras as part of our Improvisations Gala 2024 festivities. Our museum proudly hosted: ✨Yvonne Yi-Fang Hsiao, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston (TECO in Houston). ✨Liam Chung-Hsien Lin, Deputy Director of the Taiwan Academy of TECO in Houston. ✨Juan Diego Roldan, Cultural Coordinator of the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano in Costa Rica. ✨Hipolito Javier Guerrero, Executive Director of Gozeza Music Academy. ✨ Jelena Ivanjac, representative of the Nišville Jazz Festival in Serbia. The weekend culminated in an extraordinary Gala Night, featuring powerful international performances that showcased the unifying power of music. Guests enjoyed: 🎶 Vincent Hsu & Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band, presented by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China and the Taiwan Academy. 🎶 Hibriduz, sharing their vibrant rhythms from Honduras. 🎶 Cimafunk, the Cuban-born, Grammy-nominated artist, presented by James Douglas Hislop. Throughout the weekend, we also celebrated moments of recognition and cultural exchange, including: ✨Rosine Pema Sanga, Director of International Relations for the City of New Orleans, presenting a proclamation on behalf of the City of New Orleans to Vincent Hsu and Hibriduz. ✨Mayra Pineda, President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, awarding a certificate of recognition to Hibriduz. ✨Claudia Oyuela, General Consul of Honduras, honoring Hibriduz with a certificate of recognition. This incredible weekend was a testament to the mission of Jazz International, celebrating the rich legacy of New Orleans jazz and its role in building bridges between cultures worldwide. 🎷✨ We extend our deepest gratitude to our international partners, performers, and everyone who joined us in making this celebration unforgettable. Here’s to many more nights of music, collaboration, and inspiration! 🎶🌍 #ImprovisationsGala2024 #JazzInternational #NewOrleansMusic #GlobalConnections #CulturalExchange

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5 DAYS UNTIL IMPROV GALA! The 7th annual Improvisations Gala is this Saturday! You can support the New Orleans Jazz Museum this #GivingTuesday by purchasing tickets to our biggest party of the year. GET TICKETS: bit.ly/improvgala2024 Can't make the gala? You can also support by bidding on exclusive items and experiences in our online auction: https://lnkd.in/gcPjksP2 #NewOrleans #JazzMuseum #Gala #Fundraiser #Nonprofit #Donate

Consider Supporting the New Orleans Jazz Museum Today! DONATE NOW: nolajazzmuseum.org/donate Your gift to the New Orleans Jazz Museum ensures that we can continue providing free programming to support New Orleans musicians and share the magic of our vibrant culture. Your generosity keeps the music and culture of New Orleans alive and accessible for all. Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can amplify the voices of our community’s artists and preserve this legacy for future generations. #GivingTuesday #NewOrleans #JazzMuseum

Celebrate this holiday season with an unbeatable deal! Now through December 2nd, get 2 General Admission tickets for $200 for the Improvisations Gala on December 7th presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation! Get tickets now: bit.ly/improvgala2024 Perfect for friends, family, or treating yourself. Don't miss out! Please note: Tickets purchased prior to this promotion are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

We are 2 WEEKS away from the 7th annual Improvisations Gala presented by the Herb Alperts Foundation! Get your tickets now to the best party of the year 🎉🌟 And don't forget to check out our online auction! 🎟️: bit.ly/improvgala2024 #WWL #NewOrleans #JazzMuseum #VisitNewOrleans #Music #Culture #Education #Nonprofit

The 7th annual Improvisations Gala takes place Saturday December 7th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. https://lnkd.in/gJwv_wHF

Due to the extensive efforts of Kanako Fuwa and her husband Detroit Brooks, the New Orleans Jazz Museum was the recipient of several priceless jazz artifacts from the Kawai family of Osaka, Japan. These are two clarinets owned by George Lewis including the one he played at his last concert at Preservation Hall in 1968. The Kawai family also donated several letters of William Russell that detailed the history of the clarinet and a clarinet reed used by the great Alphonse Picou. The museum curator David Kunian gratefully accepted these, and musicians Dr. Michael White, Gregg Stafford, and Detroit Brooks grace the Kawai family with several George Lewis songs. #NewOrleans #Jazz #NOLA #Music