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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
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Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong statue in Armstrong Park

Jazz History Self Guided Audio Tours
The park offers 2 self guided jazz audio tours, the Jazz Walk of Fame in Algiers Point and an 11 stop tour of jazz history sites in New Orleans. Stop by the visitor center to pick up both tour brochures or download them from our website. Tour narrations of both the Jazz Sites in New Orleans and the Jazz Walk of Fame tours are available by dialing 504-613-4062 or by mp3 downloads.

 
Park Ranger Program

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Park Ranger Programs
Every week, park rangers present a variety of programs. So, whether you're in the mood to participate during a demonstration or sit back and learn from an exciting lecture, stop by and enjoy.

 
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Live Music Performances
Every Saturday and Wednesday, the park hosts a variety of musicians to explore the origins, development and progression of New Orleans jazz. The park features live music during many of the ranger presentations during the week as well. Please check the schedule to see when your favorite jazz artist will be performing.

Music Venues in New Orleans
Music Venues in New Orleans
Call before you visit these venues as some have not yet reopened (.pdf, 91kb)
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Links
Links
Find local jazz resources here!
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Louis Armstrong  

Did You Know?
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong claimed to be born on July 4th, 1900, but a baptismal record was recently found which states his birthday as August 4th, 1901. (We celebrate both days!)

Last Updated: March 18, 2009 at 17:41 EST