CRADLE OF JAZZ - SYNCOPATED STROLL
A two to three hour immersive musical journey through Back-o-Town to Congo Square
“It is evidently known, beyond contradiction, that New Orleans is the Cradle of Jazz.”
— Jelly Roll Morton
Join us for a rhythm-infused syncopated stroll led by professional licensed tour guides who are not only historians, but also musicians, culture bearers, and community leaders. Departing from the Roosevelt Hotel or a location of your choosing, this unique experience takes guests through the neighborhood central to the birth and evolution of jazz.
Our guides—many of whom are master practitioners of this distinctly American art form—will share stories, songs, and history that connect the past to the present. Along the way, guests will explore the cultural threads that shaped jazz: from the West African rhythms of Congo Square to the brass band traditions and juke joints of Back-o-Town, the very neighborhood where King Oliver earned his crown and a young Louis Armstrong first encountered the music that would change his life—and ours.
While jazz may not have a single inventor, this walk traces its origins through place, people, and performance. Come stroll with us and discover how jazz emerged as a bold expression of freedom and identity, right here in the streets of New Orleans.
Price: $125.00 per person - suggest a minimum of 5 guests
Enhancements: West African Drum and Dance in Congo Square, Stop at live music jazz club, cocktails and snacks, and more...
Suggested Start at The Roosevelt
Take it to the street! Step outside the Roosevelt Hotel and into history! Curated for you and your guests, this experience connects you with the people and places that gave birth to America’s music—jazz.