Jazz

Louisiana has given birth to many types and styles of music over the decades, and hardly the least of its offspring is jazz. Arising from streets of New Orleans that are stamped with the imprint of icons like Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet, the music known as Dixieland eventually blended with swing, blues and other forms, ultimately developing into hybrid musical forms that characterize Louisiana music even today. Jazz in all its forms – from Dixieland bands to modern jazz ensembles – continues to play an integral role in Louisiana's famous musical legacy. Come to Louisiana, and catch the beat.