In the midst of this COVID-19 era, The New Orleans Jazz Museum is celebrating the history of jazz
and Black History Month by providing free virtual concerts for all jazz lovers.
Throughout the month of February, the virtual jazz concerts will be available
to stream on Facebook Live. So, if you desire to jazz up your life, tune into
the upcoming virtual jazz concerts. You will not be disappointed.
On Tuesday, February 23, two of New Orleans's own jazz artists,
trumpeter and vocalist Mark Braud at 2 p.m. and Alicia Renee (aka Blue Eyes) at
5 p.m, will be setting the stage a blaze with their live virtual performances.
With Alicia Renee's Billie Holiday like vocals and Mark Braud's energetic
interpretations of melody, the essence of the music is bound to capture your soul. Other performances throughout the
week include the Jazz Foundation of America All-Star Jazz Ensemble on February
24 at 2 p.m. and pianist Sam Suslan on February 26 at 3 p.m. Also on February
26, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will host "Quarantunes" at 2 p.m., where
talented jazz musicians will perform from the comfort of their own homes.
Positioned at the juncture of the French Quarter and the
Frenchmen Street, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is the core of the city's vivacious
music scene. Jazz music is displayed and explored in all forms in the museum through
interactive exhibits, educational programming, research facilities, and musical
performances. Through partnerships with various educational institutions, the
New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes a universal understanding of jazz as one of
the most vital musical art forms in history.
If you are interested in unwinding to some jazzy tunes, please visit facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live or The New Orleans Jazz Museum.
