Since 1961 this bare-bones French Quarter hall has been a shrine to traditional New Orleans jazz, with no drinks, no frills and world-class musicians a few feet away. Sets are short and run several times a night; there is usually a line, and premium seating can be reserved in advance. Come for the music history, not comfort, and it is worth every minute.
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726 St. Peter St · traditional jazz hall · multiple nightly sets