May 20, 2025
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, long dedicated to preserving the city's profound cultural traditions, is taking a bold leap into the future. With a new focus on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and educational innovation, the museum is embracing its dual role as both a guardian of history and a catalyst for transformation in New Orleans' cultural economy.
Central to this vision is a new monthly series, NOLA Immersive, a dynamic platform exploring the convergence of arts and technology in reshaping cultural experiences. The Jazz Museum, in partnership with Immersive NOLA, will host this forward-thinking series to spotlight the emerging “location-based immersive economy.” This is a global movement revolutionizing travel, education, and entertainment through interactive, tech-driven experiences. For a city like New Orleans, where music, festivals, and theatrical traditions have long flourished, the potential is enormous. New Orleans isn't just ready for this moment, it's uniquely positioned for it.
The NOAI Conference (New Orleans + Al) embodies this future-facing commitment, serving as an annual convergence of creators, educators, technologists, and community leaders at the Jazz Museum, facilitated by the 11:11 Philosophers Group. As a volunteer-driven initiative, this conference exceeds the boundaries of a traditional tech summit, functioning as a movement centered on community service, creativity, and inclusive growth. By incorporating workshops, panels, and performances, NOAI examines the capacity of artificial intelligence and immersive tools to enhance educational access, foster local talent, and advance humanitarian goals.
“Partnering with NOAI and Immersive NOLA is a natural fit,” said Greg Lambousy, Director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. “Just as jazz was born from improvisation and innovation, this work celebrates experimentation, diversity, and new forms of storytelling. We are proud to host and support these conversations that will shape our cultural economy for generations to come.”
The museum's commitment encompasses educational programs and resources that bring these technologies to students, educators, and artists throughout the region. By fostering digital literacy and creative engagement, the Jazz Museum aims to empower the next generation to not only appreciate the city's artistic legacy but also shape its future.
As the interplay between culture and code, tradition and technology become increasingly intertwined, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is taking a pioneering role in ensuring that the city's next great leap forward is distinguished by inclusiveness, creativity, and innovation.
In other exciting news, The New Orleans Jazz Museum will be celebrating Satchmo on Aug. 2 and 3!
There are a lot of legends in New Orleans, but few are as legendary as Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Born in New Orleans on Aug, 4, 1901, he grew up in a poor section of town known as “Jane Alley” where the Superdome now stands. Fame found him in the 1920’s and by the time he passed away in 1971, he was known around the world. Armstrong played the trumpet, cornet and sang with a distinctive gravely voice. He was influential in jazz, moving the focus from collective improvisation to solo performance. Throughout his career, he entertained millions from heads of state and royalty to the neighborhood kids on his stoop in Corona, New York. Despite his fame, he lived a simple life in a working-class neighborhood. The man known around the world as “Satchmo” was widely recognized as a founding father of jazz, a unique American art form. His influence as an artist and cultural icon is universal, unmatched, and very much alive today.
Originally planned to be a one-time tribute to Louis Armstrong on his 100th birthday in 2001, the Satchmo Summerfest was such a big hit that New Orleans decided to make it into an annual event! Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. It is the premier American festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans’ native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. The festival will take place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Aug. 2 and 3. Many of New Orleans’ top musicians will perform on stages outdoors, often paying tribute to Armstrong and his music. A wide variety of music will be performed spanning traditional jazz, swing, brass and marching bands, funk, R&B, jazz fusion and more. There will be lectures by knowledgeable music authorities to educate festival guests on Armstrong’s history and enduring impact. Check out the Satchmo exhibit and many other compelling exhibits in the museum! More intimate concerts will be performed inside the museum’s third floor in the state-of-the-art performance center. New Orleans’ restaurants will sell our city’s delicious food on the museum grounds for easy access. On Sunday, a Jazz Mass will be held at nearby St. Augustine Church. Following services, celebrants will join the annual Satchmo Salute Parade that will lead them back to the Jazz Museum for another day of beautiful music. What a wonderful world!
Central to this vision is a new monthly series, NOLA Immersive, a dynamic platform exploring the convergence of arts and technology in reshaping cultural experiences. The Jazz Museum, in partnership with Immersive NOLA, will host this forward-thinking series to spotlight the emerging “location-based immersive economy.” This is a global movement revolutionizing travel, education, and entertainment through interactive, tech-driven experiences. For a city like New Orleans, where music, festivals, and theatrical traditions have long flourished, the potential is enormous. New Orleans isn't just ready for this moment, it's uniquely positioned for it.
The NOAI Conference (New Orleans + Al) embodies this future-facing commitment, serving as an annual convergence of creators, educators, technologists, and community leaders at the Jazz Museum, facilitated by the 11:11 Philosophers Group. As a volunteer-driven initiative, this conference exceeds the boundaries of a traditional tech summit, functioning as a movement centered on community service, creativity, and inclusive growth. By incorporating workshops, panels, and performances, NOAI examines the capacity of artificial intelligence and immersive tools to enhance educational access, foster local talent, and advance humanitarian goals.
“Partnering with NOAI and Immersive NOLA is a natural fit,” said Greg Lambousy, Director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. “Just as jazz was born from improvisation and innovation, this work celebrates experimentation, diversity, and new forms of storytelling. We are proud to host and support these conversations that will shape our cultural economy for generations to come.”
The museum's commitment encompasses educational programs and resources that bring these technologies to students, educators, and artists throughout the region. By fostering digital literacy and creative engagement, the Jazz Museum aims to empower the next generation to not only appreciate the city's artistic legacy but also shape its future.
As the interplay between culture and code, tradition and technology become increasingly intertwined, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is taking a pioneering role in ensuring that the city's next great leap forward is distinguished by inclusiveness, creativity, and innovation.
In other exciting news, The New Orleans Jazz Museum will be celebrating Satchmo on Aug. 2 and 3!
There are a lot of legends in New Orleans, but few are as legendary as Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Born in New Orleans on Aug, 4, 1901, he grew up in a poor section of town known as “Jane Alley” where the Superdome now stands. Fame found him in the 1920’s and by the time he passed away in 1971, he was known around the world. Armstrong played the trumpet, cornet and sang with a distinctive gravely voice. He was influential in jazz, moving the focus from collective improvisation to solo performance. Throughout his career, he entertained millions from heads of state and royalty to the neighborhood kids on his stoop in Corona, New York. Despite his fame, he lived a simple life in a working-class neighborhood. The man known around the world as “Satchmo” was widely recognized as a founding father of jazz, a unique American art form. His influence as an artist and cultural icon is universal, unmatched, and very much alive today.
Originally planned to be a one-time tribute to Louis Armstrong on his 100th birthday in 2001, the Satchmo Summerfest was such a big hit that New Orleans decided to make it into an annual event! Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. It is the premier American festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans’ native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. The festival will take place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Aug. 2 and 3. Many of New Orleans’ top musicians will perform on stages outdoors, often paying tribute to Armstrong and his music. A wide variety of music will be performed spanning traditional jazz, swing, brass and marching bands, funk, R&B, jazz fusion and more. There will be lectures by knowledgeable music authorities to educate festival guests on Armstrong’s history and enduring impact. Check out the Satchmo exhibit and many other compelling exhibits in the museum! More intimate concerts will be performed inside the museum’s third floor in the state-of-the-art performance center. New Orleans’ restaurants will sell our city’s delicious food on the museum grounds for easy access. On Sunday, a Jazz Mass will be held at nearby St. Augustine Church. Following services, celebrants will join the annual Satchmo Salute Parade that will lead them back to the Jazz Museum for another day of beautiful music. What a wonderful world!
