7 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans

Jazz is as synonymous with New Orleans as Mardi Gras and gumbo. If you’re wondering where to find the best jazz clubs in New Orleans, you’re in the right place.

Since I started going to the Big Easy in 2017, I’ve filled my nights with live jazz at some of the city’s best bars, clubs, and lounges. 

I first began listening to jazz during my college radio days at Colgate University. 

While living in South America during my thirties, I was consumed by Latin music and dance. However, since moving to Austin, I’ve gravitated to jazz once again.

Austin has a few downtown jazz clubs, which I enjoy, but they can’t hold a candle to the vibe and sense of his history one feels going to jazz clubs in New Orleans. 

The following list is based on my personal experience. These are all tried and true places to enjoy this uniquely American musical genre.

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