New Orleans Music Tour
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Visit legendary Preservation Hall and Opera House
Explore St. Louis Musicians Tomb and Storyville
Discover Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park
Learn history of J&M Studios recordings
Discover the Vibrant Musical Heritage and Jazz Roots of Historic New Orleans Neighborhoods
Discover the vibrant musical heritage of New Orleans on a tour that celebrates the city’s rich contributions to jazz, blues, and popular music. Begin at the legendary Preservation Hall and explore the Old French Opera House, the Tango Belt, and May Bailey’s before arriving in the Treme neighborhood. This journey traces the evolution of sound, highlighting how the city’s unique cultural melting pot fostered the birth of genres that would eventually influence music across the entire globe.
Visit historic St. Louis Cemetery #1 to see the New Orleans Musicians Tomb, generously donated by the Barbarin Family to honor musicians, where notable artists such as Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots were first laid to rest. Strolling through Storyville, guests encounter the birthplace of jazz and historic locations like Quinn Early’s Saloon, which hosted legends including King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet. These sites remain vital to the city's musical legacy.
The journey continues to Basin Street Station and Louis Armstrong Park, home to Congo Square, where enslaved Africans preserved West African musical traditions that shaped the world’s most popular music. Visit the former J M Studios, birthplace of the New Orleans Sound, where artists like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Allen Toussaint recorded groundbreaking music. Learn about the origins of New Orleans Bounce Music and witness talented street musicians keeping the spirit of the city alive today.
This comprehensive tour provides a deep dive into the rhythmic heart of the city, connecting the past to the present. By exploring these iconic venues and historic landmarks, guests gain a profound appreciation for the resilience and creativity of New Orleans musicians. Whether you are a jazz enthusiast or a casual listener, this experience offers an essential look at the cultural foundations that make New Orleans one of the most important musical cities in the world.
Discover the Vibrant Musical Heritage and Jazz Roots of Historic New Orleans Neighborhoods
Discover the vibrant musical heritage of New Orleans on a tour that celebrates the city’s rich contributions to jazz, blues, and popular music. Begin at the legendary Preservation Hall and explore the Old French Opera House, the Tango Belt, and May Bailey’s before arriving in the Treme neighborhood. This journey traces the evolution of sound, highlighting how the city’s unique cultural melting pot fostered the birth of genres that would eventually influence music across the entire globe.
Visit historic St. Louis Cemetery #1 to see the New Orleans Musicians Tomb, generously donated by the Barbarin Family to honor musicians, where notable artists such as Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots were first laid to rest. Strolling through Storyville, guests encounter the birthplace of jazz and historic locations like Quinn Early’s Saloon, which hosted legends including King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet. These sites remain vital to the city's musical legacy.
The journey continues to Basin Street Station and Louis Armstrong Park, home to Congo Square, where enslaved Africans preserved West African musical traditions that shaped the world’s most popular music. Visit the former J M Studios, birthplace of the New Orleans Sound, where artists like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Allen Toussaint recorded groundbreaking music. Learn about the origins of New Orleans Bounce Music and witness talented street musicians keeping the spirit of the city alive today.
This comprehensive tour provides a deep dive into the rhythmic heart of the city, connecting the past to the present. By exploring these iconic venues and historic landmarks, guests gain a profound appreciation for the resilience and creativity of New Orleans musicians. Whether you are a jazz enthusiast or a casual listener, this experience offers an essential look at the cultural foundations that make New Orleans one of the most important musical cities in the world.
- Guided tour of historic music landmarks
- Witness live street musicians and local performances
- Gratuities
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New Orleans Music and Heritage Tour Keith’s tour is exactly what my husband and I didn’t know we needed. We considered visiting the swamp or a cemetery, but we weren’t too excited and kept looking. We came to New Orleans because we love jazz! “Where’s the jazz tour,” we asked Google? “Right here,” answered Google. The New Orleans Music and Heritage Tour exceeded our expectations in every way. We began in a record store lobby on Frenchmen Street greeted by the ever-affable Keith. It was clear from the beginning that Keith has a real passion for the subject and that his knowledge is vast and comfortable. I won’t reveal the content of the tour because Keith does it so much better (and sans a script!); but, suffice it to say, history is revealed, step-goals are shattered, and surprises abound. I cannot recommend the New Orleans Music and Heritage Tour enough for those who enjoy the low-down and sometimes-not-so-pretty stories behind such a rich musical heritage and such a great city. Thank you, Keith
A group of 4 of us - me and my husband (in our 40s) along with my parents (in their 70s) - signed up for this tour after reading the rave reviews, and it didn't disappoint. My parents are very into jazz and music history, and loved talking to Keith about his personal experiences with local musicians. My husband and I are less knowledgeable but really enjoyed learning more about the beginnings of jazz and the city’s influences. We all got a hoot out of walking around the French Quarter, listening to music, and seeing Keith interact with folks we bumped into along the way. Keith is quintessentially New Orleans and was an unforgettable guide. If you're looking for something new and you're at all into music (which I'm guessing you are if you're in New Orleans!), then take this tour!
If I could put more than 5 stars I will. Keith is fantastic, he knows all about Musics in New Orleans and most of the musicians. During your tour you may meet one of them and enjoy a special moment you won't forget. Fan of music, while in New Orleans book your tour with Keith, you're gonna to discover the city the way you never did it before. ❤️❤️❤️
