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March 20-24, 2023
5 Days, 4 nights
Jazz in New Orleans From $2,995 pp
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Overview
Experience the rhythms of New Orleans on a five-day musical journey with The History Channel. Once
home to jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Wynton Marsalis, experience jazz
in the city where it was born. On this History Travel™ adventure, explore New Orleans’ musical past
on a customized walking tour, including a visit to Louis Armstrong Park’s Congo Square; indulge in an
exclusive cooking demonstration with a master chef and sommelier on Algiers Point; go behind the
scenes at the Jazz Museum; meet a member of the Mardi Gras Zulu Krewe, and enjoy hearing beloved
jazz standards performed by a Grammy-award-winning local musician. Return from New Orleans with a
deep appreciation for the city’s rich musical heritage, which continues to echo throughout the city today.
Trip Historian
Dina M. Bennett, Ph.D. is the Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs
at the American Jazz Museum, and an ethnomusicologist who specializes in
African American music and culture. She most recently served as the found-
ing Curatorial Director of the National Museum of African American Music
(NMAAM) in Nashville, the first national institution dedicated to educating,
preserving, and celebrating more than fifty music genres and subgenres
that were created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Dr. Ben-
nett has previously served as the Associate Director of the Mulvane Art
Museum at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas; and the Director of
Education at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indi-
anola, Mississippi. Dr. Bennett has a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology with a minor
in African American & African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University. She serves on the boards of
the Association of African American Museums and The Blues Foundation.
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Highlights
• earn from local musicians and
L
experts about New Orleans’ rich
musical and cultural heritage
• Stroll through the French Quarter
with Grammy-award-winning
artist, Kevin Ray Clark, who will
provide an insider’s view of jazz
clubs along your route and join
the artists on stage for a special
performance
• Travel outside the city to the Kid
Ory House, site of a legendary
slave rebellion, where you will
join an award-winning author to
learn about the birth of jazz and
enjoy a traditional creole lunch
• Participate in an immersive
sensory experience with a
master chef, sommelier and jazz
musician in an exclusive cooking
demonstration, wine pairing,
and live concert on historic
Algiers Point
• Visit Mardi Gras World and meet
a member of the Zulu Krewe,
which crowned Louis Armstrong
“King” in 1949—his proudest
achievement
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Itinerary
Jazz in New
Orleans
MONDAY, DAY 1 | LAISSEZ LE BON TEMPS ROULER
Settle into your hotel in the heart of the French Quarter, then join your fellow travelers for a welcome
dinner, and live music at the Palm Court Jazz Café, whose stylish décor reflects the elegance of old
New Orleans.
Included Meal: Dinner
TUESDAY, DAY 2 | WALKING TO THE BEAT
Join a local journalist for an in-depth walking tour to learn how New Orleans became the cradle of jazz.
Explore the city’s musical roots from jazz and blues to R&B, Cajun, zydeco, and gospel as you learn about
historic Preservation Hall and travel to Louis Armstrong Park in Congo Square at the edge of the French
Quarter. Dubbed Congo Square in honor of the enslaved people who historically gathered at this site to
sing, beat drums, sell handicrafts, and celebrate, Congo Square remains a vibrant meeting place.
Later, enjoy a curator tour of the Jazz Museum, housed in a former branch of the U.S. Mint, where you
will see instruments played by jazz greats, listen to historical recordings, and enjoy a private performance
in the Museum’s state of the art music room (subject to confirmation). Stop for fresh beignets at Café Du
Monde and spend the rest of the day exploring the lively French Quarter on your own.
Included Meal: Beignets
WEDNESDAY, DAY 3 | KING OF THE PARADE
Behold the elaborate designs and larger-than-life floats at Mardi Gras World, featured on the History
Channel. Tour the vast warehouse, observe an artist at work creating the floats, and learn about the
exciting history of one of New Orleans’ most beloved events. In 1949, Louis Armstrong – the King of Jazz
– was crowned the Zulu King, a “dream come true” for the music legend. Today, you will learn about the
spirit and spectacle of the dozens of Mardi Gras krewes and meet with a member of the Zulu Krewe.
Later, join Grammy-award-winning artist, Kevin Ray Clark for an immersive “jazz tumble” through
the French Quarter. Join Kevin for drinks in three jazz clubs, where you will meet and mingle with band
members and watch as your guide jams with the bands. Continue to enjoy the French Quarter’s nightlife
on your own this evening.
Included Meal: Lunch
THURSDAY, DAY 4 | THE DAWN OF JAZZ
Join journalist John McCusker on a tour of the Kid Ory House, the birthplace of pioneering musician
Edward “Kid” Ory, who played trombone alongside Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet,
and thought by some historians to be the unsung inspiration for the dawn of jazz. The Kid Ory House was
also site of a failed slave rebellion in 1811.
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Today, you will learn about the intersection of this tragic history and the birth of jazz. View antique
instruments and enjoy a traditional south creole lunch on the spacious front porch.
Tonight, embark by ferry to Algier’s Island, a bohemian home for musicians. Follow in the footsteps of
legends along the Jazz Walk of Fame to an unforgettable culinary experience with local chef and master
sommelier Karen Duncan and musician Kevin Ray Clark as they co-host an exclusive cooking show,
featuring Cajun specialties like fragrant jambalaya and seafood gumbo, in a historic venue on Algiers
Point. Indulge all your senses with a wine paring and live musical entertainment throughout the evening.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
FRIDAY, DAY 5 | HOMEWARD BOUND
Depart New Orleans for individual flights home.
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Dates & Pricing
Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Deposit
March 20-24, 2023 $2,995 pp $3,490 pp $500 BOOK NOW
What’s Included
• All accommodations for the duration of the tour
• Meals, sightseeing, and visits as noted in the itinerary
• Expertise of a tour manager and local guides throughout the tour
• All gratuities for on-tour guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff as part of the group program
• All on-tour transportation, unless otherwise noted
• One group airport transfer upon departure
• Quietvox listening devices to facilitate audibility and social distancing on tour
• Fully vetted program that meets COVID-19 health and safety protocols
• The assistance of an ATA professional travel team to assist with pre-trip questions, travel
arrangements, including flights, extra hotel nights and other services
• Comprehensive pre-departure mailings and materials with information about the destination and what
to expect on tour, including a suggested reading list
• Emergency evacuation insurance
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Accommodations
The Wyndham New Orleans | New
Orleans
The Wyndham New Orleans – French Quarter
is perfectly situated in the heart of the bustling
French Quarter, steps from restaurants, live music
venues, and the city’s historic street cars. The
property mixes the historic charm of the French
Quarter with modern services and amenities like
spacious rooms, an indoor heated pool, and
fitness center.
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