Jazz Foundation of America

Jazz Foundation of America JFA is a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance in times of crisis.
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Our programs provide housing assistance, pro bono medical care, and dignified employment to musicians in need due to illness, old age, lack of work, or other circumstances.

08/20/2026

Mike "Soulman" Baptiste brings the groove, the energy, and the kind of performance that reminds you why jazz is meant to be experienced live. Every set is packed with that infectious joy that keeps audiences dancing.

Want more performances like this? The Jazz Foundation of America livestreams incredible artists all year long, so if you can't make it in person, be sure to tune in!

08/19/2026

The Jazz Foundation of America and New Orleans Jazz Museum are very pleased to host the New Orleans Catahoulas in the museum’s third floor Performance Center.

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Please join us one month from now for Saxophone Colossus, "A Celebration of the Life and Music of Sonny Rollins" on Satu...
08/19/2026

Please join us one month from now for Saxophone Colossus, "A Celebration of the Life and Music of Sonny Rollins" on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 1 PM.

Presented in partnership with the Rollins Family, performers, and additional details to be announced on our event page: https://jazzfoundation.org/SonnyRollins/

08/17/2026

Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for four amazing jazz performances. 🎷

08/13/2026

This clip showcases the incredible Nayo Jones, whose powerful voice and deep roots in jazz have made The Nayo Jones Experience a must-see in New Orleans. With a sound that honors the tradition of jazz while making it entirely her own, she makes every performance unforgettable.

This is just a taste of the incredible artists featured by the Jazz Foundation of America. If you can't make it in person, be sure to tune into our livestreams to experience these performances from wherever you are.

08/12/2026

Brian Toval, founder of Brian Toval and The Vision, has spent decades sharing his original music and message of hope through soulful performances. He and his wife, Jo Ann—an accomplished nurse, pianist, vocalist, and former choir director—have built a lifelong partnership rooted in faith and music since marrying in 1981. After joining The Vision as lead vocalist in 2024, Jo Ann brought a new dimension to the band's sound, and together they inspire audiences with performances that reflect their love, faith, and commitment to encouraging others through music.

This performance is sponsored by Jazz Foundation of America, and features:
Brian Toval - piano, vocals
Jo Ann Toval - lead vocals
Cameron Woods - drums, vocals
Cheryl Woods - bass, vocals

Doors: 4 pm
Show: 5 - 6 pm

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro presents live weekly concerts. You can see these shows every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in person or by streaming on the Snug Harbor page. This is a free performance with no ticketing. Seating is on a first come-first served basis. Tips for the band are encouraged and go 100% to the musicians.

Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner after showtime

08/10/2026

Coming this week from the Jazz Foundation of America!

Join us in NOLA, NYC, or on our Facebook livestreams for five amazing jazz performances. 🎷

08/06/2026

"A Night in Tunisia" remains one of the defining compositions of the bebop era, and this performance is a reminder of why Dizzy Gillespie's musicianship continues to resonate decades later.

08/05/2026

Live from the New Orleans Jazz Museum

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