Ask A Curator Day 2018

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The New Orleans Jazz Museum is thrilled to participate again in Ask A Curator Day on September 12, 2018, an annual Q&A with over 1,500 participating museums from 58 countries! Our director Greg Lambousy will be on hand from 10am to 5pm CST to answer your questions about our collections, jazz history, museum life and more! Tag or comment your questions with #askacurator on our Instagram or Twitter accounts below.

About New Orleans Jazz Museum Director Greg Lambousy:

Greg Lambousy is the director of the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Prior to accepting this position, Lambousy was Director of Curatorial Services for the National World War II Museum. He began his career at the New Orleans Museum of Art and later moved to the Louisiana State Museum (LSM). During his twenty-year tenure at the LSM, Lambousy managed the institution’s collections of more than 500,000 artifacts and other historical items, directed improvements to collections storage, developed conservation and digitization projects across collections and within the Louisiana Historical Center archives, conducted oral histories and guided the selection and accession of materials related to Hurricane Katrina. In addition, Lambousy helped establish the annual Mississippi Downriver Festival, developed the operational plan for the Jazz Museum Performing Arts Center and expanded music holdings by collecting a wide variety of artifacts related to jazz and other genres.

Happy Birthday to R&B singer Leonard Lee, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 29, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Happy Birthday to R&B singer Leonard Lee, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 29, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Happy Birthday to New Orleans funky master drummer and mentor, Johnny Vidacovich! 🥁 _ 📷‬: Johnny stands next to his portrait by Emilie Rhys in her studio, now on view in our New Orleans Music Observed: The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys exhib
Happy Birthday to New Orleans funky master drummer and mentor, Johnny Vidacovich! 🥁 _ 📷‬: Johnny stands next to his portrait by Emilie Rhys in her studio, now on view in our New Orleans Music Observed: The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys exhibition.
Remembering trad jazz trombonist Earl Humphrey, who passed away on June 26, 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the brother of notable jazz players Willie Humphrey and Percy Humphrey. _ 📷: Manuel Perez's Garden of Joy Orchestra at the Knights of
Remembering trad jazz trombonist Earl Humphrey, who passed away on June 26, 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the brother of notable jazz players Willie Humphrey and Percy Humphrey. _ 📷: Manuel Perez's Garden of Joy Orchestra at the Knights of Pythian Temple Roof Garden. Pictured here seated are Alfred Williams, d; Earl Humphrey, tb; Eddie Cherie, ts and cl; Caffrey Darensbourg, bj. Musicians standing are Osceola Blanchard, Manuel Perez, tp; Maurice Durand, tp; and Jimmy Johnson, sb.
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the Shannon Powell Quartet performed in the New Orleans Jazz Museum's education center. A continuation of the socially-distant, live-streamed balcony concert series, this show was moved indoors due to rain. Tip the band dir
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the Shannon Powell Quartet performed in the New Orleans Jazz Museum's education center. A continuation of the socially-distant, live-streamed balcony concert series, this show was moved indoors due to rain. Tip the band directly on PayPal @kingoftreme and Cash App $kingoftreme. _ Photography by Eliot Kamenitz for New Orleans Jazz Museum.
We're so excited for Shannon Powell Trio live from the Jazz Museum Balcony tonight at 5pm CDT! _ Tune in at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live _ Tip the band directly: _ PayPal: @kingoftreme _ Cash App: $kingoftreme _ Learn more about the artist on ht
We're so excited for Shannon Powell Trio live from the Jazz Museum Balcony tonight at 5pm CDT! _ Tune in at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live _ Tip the band directly: _ PayPal: @kingoftreme _ Cash App: $kingoftreme _ Learn more about the artist on https://www.shannonpowell.com
Happy Birthday to late New Orleans trad jazz pioneer, Ernest "Doc" Paulin! Born June 22, 1907 in Wallace, Louisiana. 📷: Syndey Byrd
Happy Birthday to late New Orleans trad jazz pioneer, Ernest "Doc" Paulin! Born June 22, 1907 in Wallace, Louisiana. 📷: Syndey Byrd
More cowbell, for your Monday. 🐄🔔 On view now in our Drumsville! exhibition.
More cowbell, for your Monday. 🐄🔔 On view now in our Drumsville! exhibition.
Happy Father's Day! _ 📸: Isidore Barbarin (center) flanked by his sons Paul (left) and Louis (right). Photo by Ralson Crawford. 1978.118.07803
Happy Father's Day! _ 📸: Isidore Barbarin (center) flanked by his sons Paul (left) and Louis (right). Photo by Ralson Crawford. 1978.118.07803
Happy Birthday to R&B singer Shirley Goodman, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 19, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let the good times roll! 🎶
Happy Birthday to R&B singer Shirley Goodman, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 19, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let the good times roll! 🎶
Happy Birthday to drummer and band leader extraordinare, Ray Bauduc! Born in New Orleans on June 18, 1906. _ 📸: Ray Bauduc, Dorothy Lamour, and Eddie Miller with drum set, circa 1940.
Happy Birthday to drummer and band leader extraordinare, Ray Bauduc! Born in New Orleans on June 18, 1906. _ 📸: Ray Bauduc, Dorothy Lamour, and Eddie Miller with drum set, circa 1940.
We’re live with @bonbonvivant on the Jazz Museum balcony! Tune in on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
Happy Birthday to dixieland jazz cornet & trumpet player, Paul Mares! Born June 15, 1900 in New Orleans, Mares was leader of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. _ 📸: Jack Teagarden, Paul Mares, and Louis Armstrong and others seated at a table circa 19
Happy Birthday to dixieland jazz cornet & trumpet player, Paul Mares! Born June 15, 1900 in New Orleans, Mares was leader of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. _ 📸: Jack Teagarden, Paul Mares, and Louis Armstrong and others seated at a table circa 1948. Signed by Armstrong, Teagarden and Alice(?). 1978.118(B).04786
Our partners at the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Jazz Camp are offering free registration to virtual jazz camp this summer! _ Learn more & register on louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com
Our partners at the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Jazz Camp are offering free registration to virtual jazz camp this summer! _ Learn more & register on louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com
Musicians never take a day off. In this video, jazz guitarist and vocalist Detroit Brooks walks through the flood waters outside his home in New Orleans on June 10, 2020 to get to a recording session. _ We’re proud to present Detroit’s original song "Broken Pieces, Shattered Dreams," dedicated to those who are rebuilding their lives. Proceeds go directly to Detroit: https://detroitbrooks.bandcamp.com _ Tip Detroit on PayPal via detroitbrooks@yahoo.com
Only at the New Orleans Jazz Museum... the Tamale Man and the N’awlins Dawlins Babydolls showed out for our @swampdonkeyjass concert last night. 💃 #HotTamaleBaby
Y'all don't want to miss James Williams and the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys #live tonight at 5pm CDT from the Jazz Museum balcony. Featuring special guest Wess 'Warmdaddy' Anderson, who recently recovered from #COVID19. _ Stream it live on facebook.com
Y'all don't want to miss James Williams and the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys #live tonight at 5pm CDT from the Jazz Museum balcony. Featuring special guest Wess 'Warmdaddy' Anderson, who recently recovered from #COVID19. _ Stream it live on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum and @sofakingfest at 5pm CDT. _ 📸: James Williams, photographed by @cknappstudio at the 2018 Improvisations Gala at @nolajazzmuseum.
Happy Birthday to R&B singer Leonard Lee, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 29, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Happy Birthday to New Orleans funky master drummer and mentor, Johnny Vidacovich! 🥁 _ 📷‬: Johnny stands next to his portrait by Emilie Rhys in her studio, now on view in our New Orleans Music Observed: The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys exhib Remembering trad jazz trombonist Earl Humphrey, who passed away on June 26, 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the brother of notable jazz players Willie Humphrey and Percy Humphrey. _ 📷: Manuel Perez's Garden of Joy Orchestra at the Knights of On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, the Shannon Powell Quartet performed in the New Orleans Jazz Museum's education center. A continuation of the socially-distant, live-streamed balcony concert series, this show was moved indoors due to rain. Tip the band dir We're so excited for Shannon Powell Trio live from the Jazz Museum Balcony tonight at 5pm CDT! _ Tune in at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live _ Tip the band directly: _ PayPal: @kingoftreme _ Cash App: $kingoftreme _ Learn more about the artist on ht Happy Birthday to late New Orleans trad jazz pioneer, Ernest "Doc" Paulin! Born June 22, 1907 in Wallace, Louisiana. 📷: Syndey Byrd More cowbell, for your Monday. 🐄🔔 On view now in our Drumsville! exhibition. Happy Father's Day! _ 📸: Isidore Barbarin (center) flanked by his sons Paul (left) and Louis (right). Photo by Ralson Crawford. 1978.118.07803 Happy Birthday to R&B singer Shirley Goodman, half of the hit-making 1950s duo, Shirley & Lee. Born June 19, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let the good times roll! 🎶 Happy Birthday to drummer and band leader extraordinare, Ray Bauduc! Born in New Orleans on June 18, 1906. _ 📸: Ray Bauduc, Dorothy Lamour, and Eddie Miller with drum set, circa 1940.
We’re live with @bonbonvivant on the Jazz Museum balcony! Tune in on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
Happy Birthday to dixieland jazz cornet & trumpet player, Paul Mares! Born June 15, 1900 in New Orleans, Mares was leader of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. _ 📸: Jack Teagarden, Paul Mares, and Louis Armstrong and others seated at a table circa 19 Our partners at the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Jazz Camp are offering free registration to virtual jazz camp this summer! _ Learn more & register on louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com
Musicians never take a day off. In this video, jazz guitarist and vocalist Detroit Brooks walks through the flood waters outside his home in New Orleans on June 10, 2020 to get to a recording session. _ We’re proud to present Detroit’s o
Only at the New Orleans Jazz Museum... the Tamale Man and the N’awlins Dawlins Babydolls showed out for our @swampdonkeyjass concert last night. 💃 #HotTamaleBaby
Y'all don't want to miss James Williams and the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys #live tonight at 5pm CDT from the Jazz Museum balcony. Featuring special guest Wess 'Warmdaddy' Anderson, who recently recovered from #COVID19. _ Stream it live on facebook.com
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