906 Bennie Pete [Photo by Leona Strassberg Steiner]
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New Orleans Jazz Museum (OUTDOORS)
Located at the foot of Esplanade Avenue, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, located in the Old U.S. Mint, is a national historic landmark that is part of the Louisiana State Museum system.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is strategically located at the intersection of the city’s French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The Museum celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances. For further details, visit NOLAjazzmuseum.org.
You can hear great music from some of New Orleans’ best contemporary artists in the state-of-the-art performance venue on the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s third floor. The Museum uses the space for evening programs, solo and small group concerts and special events while the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park offers daily live music programs for local residents and visitors to the Museum. Learn more and find a calendar of events at MusicAtTheMint.org
Upcoming Shows
On Tuesday, September 6, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will be hosting a celebration for the opening of HOT 8: A New Orleans Second Line Culture Exhibit and Tribute to Bennie Pete on the one-year anniversary of his passing with a special Balcony Concert featuring The Hot 8 Brass Band and Prince of Wales.
The memorial and balloon release will start at 6 PM and performances by The Hot 8 Brass Band and Prince of Wales will follow.
The HOT 8: A New Orleans Second Line Culture Exhibit will be in the Education Center at the New Jazz Museum.
Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
“On September 6, 2021, we the Hot 8 Brass Band lost our beloved bandleader, Bennie Pete. He was more than just our leader; he was a constant galvanizing force within our own family of fellow musicians and beyond. Bennie was a rock in our lives. Yes, he was a leader, a teacher, and a mentor. More than that, Bennie was an inspiration to our band and to many other musicians, and the entire musical and cultural community. He helped each and every one of us, from our horn players to the folks dancing in the second lines and to the entire New Orleans community, during the most difficult and darkest times. Bennie helped all of us endure, to heal by encouraging us to continue to play our music despite any adversities.” - The Hot 8 Brass Band
Click here for more details on this event.
