The Jazz In The Park concert series that has brought local acts to Louis Armstrong Park since 2012 will no longer take place in the park. The concert series will be replaced by a similar event, but inside the doors of the Carver Theater, located in the Tremé.
Big Chief Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias at Jazz in the Park on May 16, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Photo courtesy of Kim Welsh
Each Spring, the park had been home to Thursday evening live music with local bands, arts and craft and food vendors. According to NOLA.com, founders of the concert series cited the complicated nature of running the event in the park as the main reason for the move, but expressed hope of having Jazz in The Park return to Louis Armstrong park in 2019.
The upcoming series at the Carver Theater will be focused on classic R&B acts. The following events have been announced:
- Sept, 28 – The Jazz in the Park Burger Fest, featuring Norman Brown in concert followed by an “All White Party” in which attendees will wear summer white. Tickets to the Norman Brown concert are $35 to $200, which includes admission to the “All White Party.” Admission to the party alone is $15 to $25.
- Oct. 5 – Mike “Soulman” Baptiste.
- Oct. 12 – Gina Brown.
- Oct. 19 – To be announced
- Oct. 26 – Dat 70s Party with Rose Royce
- Nov. 24 – Back to the 80s with the SOS Band
- Dec. 28 – El Debarge Christmas party.
More information to be found on the Jazz in the Park website.
