The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market is reopening Oct. 1 with a slate of performers and an inside overhaul geared toward making the venue one of many nation’s premier listening rooms.
The nonprofit introduced the relaunch September 30, highlighting a sequence of October reveals that includes Grammy-winning jazz and blues artists.
The season begins with guitarist and composer Invoice Frisell, joined by Thomas Morgan, Rudy Royston and Gregory Tardy. Performances by pianist Bob James, fusion group The Yellowjackets, saxophonist Grace Kelly, guitarist Larry Carlton, guitarist Stanley Jordan and vocalist Lisa Fisher are scheduled all through the month.
Suzanne Bresette, a veteran music guide and proprietor of Bresette & Firm, has been named interim supervisor of the venue. Bresette has labored with the Jazz & Blues Market since December 2024 and beforehand suggested on the launch of Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Membership in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She is main reserving, advertising and marketing and organizational technique in the course of the transition.
“We’re thrilled to relaunch the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market and showcase top-tier artists in an area that’s not like some other,” Bresette stated.
The relaunch follows a sequence of upgrades, together with a brand new sound system from European producer RCF, enhanced lighting, expanded desk seating with beverage service, a renovated bar, and an automatic Ticketmaster system. The adjustments are designed to enhance acoustics, viewers expertise and accessibility.
The venue continues to function the house of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, based in 2002, which promotes jazz efficiency, schooling and group engagement. Bresette stated the orchestra is rebuilding its basis whereas increasing alternatives for native musicians and college students.
Past reside reveals, the Jazz & Blues Market markets itself as an occasion house for company gatherings, weddings and personal events, geared up with theater and projector capabilities together with livestreaming expertise.
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market is positioned at 1436 Oretha Fort Haley Boulevard. Extra info and tickets can be found at jazzandbluesmarket.com.
