It’s Carnival! -  and time to second line into a sonic Mardi Gras celebration! It’s a tribute to the legendary sounds of New Orleans, a city where the music flows like the Mississippi, rich and vibrant.

It’s a full 5-course meal starting with the very roots of jazz. From the trumpet blasts of Satchmo himself, Louis Armstrong, the man who defined jazz for generations, to the smooth clarinet melodies of Sidney Bechet, we'll journey through the history of NOLA's rich musical beginnings.  And we'll even bring it into the present with the traditional sounds of Tuba Skinny, and the modern sounds of Jon Batiste.

Clear the table and it’s time to sample the ever-evolving sounds of ‘Nawlins R&B with the likes of Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint and Doctor John.

This musical feast continues with The Meters, the undisputed kings of funk, droppin' beats so funky they'll make your backbone slip. And…