The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.

Jazz & Heritage Concerts

We're launching our first-ever series of free monthly concerts at the Jazz & Heritage Center - all of them featuring local New Orleans artists.
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Apply to Play at Jazz Fest

Applications are now open for Louisiana-based musicians interested in performing at the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
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Heritage School of Music

We'll hold auditions on Sept. 9 for the 2017-2018 edition of our Heritage School of Music - free instruction in jazz performance and theory.
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Crescent City Blues & BBQ

Grammy winners Robert Cray (pictured) and Bobby Rush will be the headline performers at the 12th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Oct. 13-15 at Lafayette Square.
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HSM Beginners

Applications are now open for HSM BEGINNERS, our program for first-time music learners between the ages of 8 and 15. We provide instruments for those who need them. See the registration form on our web page.
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Foundation Calendar

Heritage School of Music Auditions

Saturday, Sep 9, 2017
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

HSM Beginners Interviews

Saturday, Sep 9, 2017
1:00 – 3:00 PM

James Rivers Movement in Concert

Saturday, Sep 16, 2017
8:00 – 11:00 PM

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When the Fest is over, our work is just beginning.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. We use the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs to support our music and culture.