Small-Group Jazz Stories from Armstrong Park Tour in New Orleans

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Duration

2 hours

Overview

Join us as we explore Jazz’s history, art, and architecture in New Orleans’ Armstrong Park. Located in the Treme neighborhood, Armstrong Park is named after one of the most famous jazz musicians in the world and one of New Orleans’ most beloved sons: Louis Armstrong. Starting at the park’s famed lighted arched entrance, we’ll explore the area originally known as Congo Square - one of the first locations in the city where enslaved people and free people of color were allowed to gather and socialize. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures, combining West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences - giving us this uniquely American artform. There’s always a chance of hearing some live jazz from a street performer or local musical group, so keep your fingers crossed! Whatever your musical interests, you’ll end this tour with a new appreciation for American music, New Orleans’ famous residents, and the art and sounds of jazz.