Arrowhead Jazz Band: Mahalia Jackson Tribute at 419 Decatur St
Park Event · New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park · Oct 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Arrowhead Jazz Band Mahalia Jackson Tribute
- Wednesday at 3:00 pm
- At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
- 419 Decatur St, New Orleans
Join the Arrowhead Jazz Band in celebrating the 115th anniversary of Mahalia Jackson’s birthday!
Mahalia Jackson
Born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became one of gospel music’s all-time greats, known for her rich, powerful voice that cultivated a global following. Jackson grew up in a Pitt Street shack and started singing at 4 years old in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church. While she made some recordings in the 1930s, Jackson tasted major success with "Move On Up a Little Higher" in 1947, which sold millions of copies and became the highest selling gospel single in history. She released hits like "How I Got Over," which won a Grammy Award. Jackson inspired millions of listeners and released many gold-certified albums.
Arrowhead Jazz Band
The Arrowhead Jazz Band is anchored by New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Rangers Jade Perdue (vocals/keyboards), Kerry Lewis, Sr. (bass), Matt Hampsey (guitar), and Intern Saskia Walker (vocals). They will be joined by local musicians Michael Torregano, Jr. (piano) and Travis Simmons (drums).
This program is free and open to the public.
Source: National Park Service (public domain).
