Danny Abel is a versatile New Orleans guitarist known for his fluid blend of jazz, funk, rock, and modern improvisation. A sought-after sideman and dynamic bandleader, Abel has performed with many of the city’s top artists and is admired for his tasteful tone, rhythmic precision, and adventurous harmonic approach.

Danny Abel & Luciano Leães

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Jazz Collective brings the spirit of the holidays to life with a high-energy big band sound! Get into the groove as festive flair meets bold brass, smooth swing and infectious rhythms. This electrifying performance blends the joy of the season with the unmistakable excitement of jazz, setting the stage for a celebration full of cheer, charm and merry fun!

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Holiday Big Band

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Step into a world of swinging sophistication with John Pizzarelli, the Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist hailed for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz” (Boston Globe). With a career spanning four decades, Pizzarelli is celebrated for his inventive interpretations of classic standards, Broadway gems, and pop icons—from Sinatra and Nat King Cole to Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, and the Beatles.

John Pizzarelli

South Orange Performing Arts Center

The audience can look forward to a joyful reunion in an intimate setting when Caroline Henderson travels around the country again this year with her atmospheric Christmas concerts.

Caroline Henderson: Christmas Concert

Christians Kirke

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Helen Gillet is an innovative cellist, singer, and composer known for blending jazz, classical, avant-garde, and world music influences into a unique and dynamic sound. Originally from Belgium and now based in New Orleans, Gillet has forged a distinct musical identity through her experimental approach to the cello, which incorporates live looping, improvisation, and electronic effects. Drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background and musical training, she moves effortlessly between genres, creating richly layered compositions and striking improvisations. Gillet has collaborated with an eclectic range of artists, including avant-jazz drummer Hamid Drake, saxophonist James Singleton, and the jazz-funk group Stanton Moore Trio. Her sound is as much shaped by the traditions of European classical music as by the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans, where she has become a fixture in the city’s thriving music scene.

Helen Gillet: ReBelle Musique

GPJ Trio featuring Mike Lemmler on keys and Terrence Houston on drums w Chris Adkins..

LATE SHOW: George Porter Jr. Trio

Maple Leaf Bar

Sanford Jazz Ensemble Salute to Black History Month Concert

Sanford Jazz Ensemble Concert

The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

Victor Goines born in New Orleans is an esteemed  jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator. He began on clarinet at age eight and later embraced saxophone in high school, drawing early inspiration from local jazz greats like Ellis Marsalis. Goines earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Loyola University New Orleans and completed his Master of Music at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since 1993, he’s been a vital voice in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis Septet, lending his talents to celebrated recordings—including the Pulitzer-winning Blood on the Fields—and to the orchestral performances on landmark albums like Wynton Marsalis/Eric Clapton Play the Blues. Goines has  also recorded and performed with Ahmad Jamal, Ruth Brown, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, Lenny Kravitz, Ellis Marsalis Jr, Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Willie Nelson, Marcus Roberts, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, more.

Victor Goines Quartet

Jazz up your holidays! The multiple-Grammy-winning Arturo Sandoval makes it a jumping, jiving, jingling night at Walt Disney Concert Hall, performing a program of holiday favorites.

Arturo Sandoval Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Online advance ticket pricing is always lower than walkup ticket pricing.

Kermit Ruffins Presents: A Crazy Cool Christmas

Chickie Wah Wah

NOLA Very Good Tuesdays is a weekly improvised music series at the Maple Leaf Bar that brings the spirit of Alex Wasily's popular Very Good Mondays series from Los Angeles to New Orleans every Tuesday night. Co-presented by Alex Wasily (Dumpstaphunk trombonist) and Ari Teitel (guitarist), the series showcases some of New Orleans' top musicians in spontaneous collaborative performances.

Alex Wasily & Ari Teitel Present: Nola Very Good Tuesdays - Bah Humbug!

Join us in celebrating with our very own New Orleans music royalty and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at George Porter Jr.’s Big 78th

George Porter Jr.’s 78th

Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and Jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr.  Upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, The Marsalis' were declared "America's First Family of Jazz".  In addition to his renown as a drummer, Jason is also a respected vibraphonist whose 2018 release "Melody Reimagined '' with his 21st Century Trad Band rose swiftly to the top of the Billboard Jazz chart. With a fire in his heart and a passion for the music, his will to swing has never been more resolute. The maturity and the command Jason possesses over his music is clearly evident to those who have heard and seen him.

Jason Marsalis tribute to Brian Wilson & the Beach Boys

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Tipitina's

Paris-born singer/songwriter Mai Lan Doky is emerging as one of the new faces of European R&B and Soul. Known for her natural and organic voice, she is often compared to a modern-day Sade. As the daughter of renowned jazz pianist and producer Niels Lan Doky, Mai grew up immersed in jazz royalty, which naturally influenced her musical vocabulary. She recently released her EP Girls’ Talk (2025), following her 2018 EP Days, both created in close collaboration with her twin brother Ken Linh Doky. Mai has also appeared as a guest artist with Sister Sledge, Harvey Mason, and Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones.

December Late Night Sessions

Epicurus

Kyle Roussel, born in Boutte, Louisiana, is a versatile pianist, composer, and producer whose music reflects the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans. Trained in classical, gospel, and jazz traditions, he studied at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and the University of New Orleans under legendary mentors like Alvin Batiste and Ellis Marsalis Jr. His sound draws from diverse influences including James Booker, Dr. John, Stevie Wonder, and Jon Batiste, resulting in a dynamic blend of jazz, funk, gospel, and classical styles. Roussel has performed and recorded with artists such as Jon Batiste, Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Chance the Rapper, Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many more.

Kyle Roussel "Church of New Orleans" Grammy Nomination Celebration with Herlin Riley & Erica Falls

Big Sam's Funky Nation With Special Guests Rockin' Dopsie, Jr and Vegas Cola + Sean Ardoin

Steve DeTroy Trio delivers a soulful, sophisticated blend of modern jazz, New Orleans rhythm, and wide-open improvisation. Led by pianist and vocalist Steve DeTroy, the trio brings warm grooves, deep pocket, and melodic storytelling to every performance. With expressive originals, reimagined standards, and spontaneous musical conversations, the Steve DeTroy Trio creates an intimate, dynamic experience that feels both classic and fresh—perfect for jazz lovers and new listeners alike.

Steve DeTroy Trio

David Navarro is a Cuban trumpet player based in New Orleans and part of the next
generation of Cuban jazz musicians moving into the jazz spotlight.

David Navarro & Tropical Jazz Secret

Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

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The Hallé