Past Event: Hot Jazz Moonlight Social

Although born in New Orleans, early jazz, or "hot jazz" as it was called at the turn of the century, first catapulted to popularity in Europe during World War I. Led by legendary Broadway bandleader James Reese Europe, the marching band for the 369th Regiment, an all African-American troop known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” introduced jazz to European and American troops in wartime England and France. 

Inspired by our current exhibition Posters & Patriotism: Selling World War I in New York, enjoy an outdoor performance on the Museum’s Terrace by the Gotham Kings, a New York City-based band that creates an infectious sound evoking jazz’s Creole roots. Jazz historian Ricky Riccardi of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens will introduce the program.

Beer, wine, and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase. There will be seating available to watch the performance.

In the case of rain, the concert will be held indoors.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

$25 General Admission | $20 for Museum members
Includes Museum admission

View a Gotham Kings concert below: