Jazz & Heritage Archive
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive identifies, collects, preserves, and protects the records of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, including its assets and programs.
Mission: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive is an educational service that identifies, collects, preserves, and protects materials of cultural and historical significance to New Orleans and Louisiana as well as the records of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and its assets and programs. These materials are used to support the mission of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to promote, preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Louisiana.
The Archive’s collections include over 50 years of historic materials from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — including the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage and African, Folk, and Food Heritage stages. These sessions provide valuable information about Louisiana’s culture and its impact on the world.
The Archive also houses collections of photos, posters, film footage, audio recordings, signs, business records, and other artifacts from events dating to the beginning of the Foundation in 1970.
Searchable Online Database of Jazz Fest Performers
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive is proud to unveil a useful new online tool for music lovers: The Jazz Fest Database.
The Jazz Fest Database is a searchable, web-based platform that allows anyone to find out which artists performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival dating back to the first festival in 1970.
So, if you’ve ever wondered which years Irma Thomas, Snooks Eaglin or anyone else played Jazz Fest – and on which date and on what stage – the Jazz Fest Database can help.
archive material use form
The Archive is open to the public by appointment. For more information, please contact the Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive by calling (504) 558-6138 or emailing archive@jazzandheritage.org
Use of material from the Jazz & Heritage Archive requires the written agreement of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) and the payment of any applicable fees. To request material, please click the link below.
Programs
In addition to its efforts to preserve a vast collection of materials, the Jazz & Heritage Archive actively develops programs to engage the community and promote scholarly learning.
The Volunteer Photographer Program provides photography enthusiasts with a unique chance to capture the vibrant energy of the iconic Jazz Fest, enabling participants to document memorable moments and contribute to the festival’s rich visual legacy.
The Fellowship Research Grant supports scholars and researchers in exploring the cultural richness of Louisiana, offering financial assistance for projects that aim to preserve the region’s heritage.
The Allison Miner Series showcases research, scholarship, and projects that leverage the historic collection.
All of these programs are designed to involve individuals passionate about Louisiana’s cultural heritage, inviting them to actively celebrate and protect its traditions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a community committed to cultural preservation and storytelling.
Shop Jazz & Heritage Archival Prints
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive is offering historic and high-quality photographic prints from the exclusive John Messina Collection. This limited selection provides a unique opportunity to own a piece of Jazz Fest history captured through the lens of an acclaimed photographer!
Contact Information
The Jazz & Heritage Archive
901 Toulouse St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tel: (504) 558-6138
E-mail: archive@jazzandheritage.org