Tunes and melodies pervade every corner of New Orleans, emanating from the street musicians on sidewalks, statues in parks, and the unparalleled bands in the city’s finest venues. As the cradle of Jazz, the music scene in New Orleans is vibrantly thriving!

Tag along with a local on this odyssey of New Orleans’ jazz history, taking you from the storied turf known as Jazz’s Ground Zero to the modern clubs of today. In a city brimming with music venues, a knowledgeable local guide will help steer you away from the clichéd tourist spots, directing you instead to the hidden, authentic jewels.

Begin your journey where it all started, at the Congo Square area, now part of Louis Armstrong Park, where enslaved people and free people of color would mingle their musical styles on their rest days. Delve further into the influences as you learn about Creole culture at the Voodoo Queen’s residence.