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Kevin Louis is a celebrated New Orleans jazz saxophonist, educator, and a long-standing figure in the city’s vibrant music scene. Residing in New Orleans, he has deep roots with Preservation Hall and leads the Preservation All-Stars, a collective that keeps the Crescent City’s rich brass and traditional jazz traditions alive. A graduate of NOCCA, with a B.M. in Jazz Performance from Oberlin College and an M.A. from Queens College, Louis has built a career that blends rigorous technique with a deep sense of musical history.

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As a collaborator, Louis earned a Grammy nomination as part of Preservation Hall Brass for the project For Fat Man, recognizing his contributions to regional roots music on a national stage in 2026. His work spans performances, recordings, and collaborative ensembles that celebrate the grooves and storytelling that define New Orleans jazz.

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Whether he’s leading the Preservation All-Stars, performing with Palm Court Jazz Band, or lining up intimate club dates around New Orleans, Kevin Louis is a quarterback of the city’s jazz ecosystem—steady, reliable, and deeply connected to the community. If you’re looking to secure your seats for a memorable night of traditional and modern interpretations of New Orleans jazz, you’ve found the right friend in the business.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming tour dates in New Orleans offer fans a chance to experience Kevin Louis in settings that range from revered clubs to festive festival stages. Expect tight ensemble interplay, expressive improvisation, and a channeling of the Crescent City’s historic jazz lineage. We’ve got you covered for tickets—no fuss, just reliable access to performances by a key figure in Preservation Hall’s ecosystem.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For fans and students of jazz, Louis’s career is a walking classroom: a blend of formal training from NOCCA, Oberlin College, and Queens College with hands-on performance at Preservation Hall and beyond. Follow official channels for updates on appearances, masterclasses, and ensemble recordings as he continues to shape the sound of New Orleans jazz into the next generation.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Kevin Louis

  • Resides in New Orleans; long-time Preservation Hall artist and leader of the Preservation All-Stars.
  • Education: NOCCA (1995), Oberlin College (B.M. in Jazz Performance, 1999), Queens College (M.A., 2001).
  • Grammy-nominated collaborator on Preservation Hall Brass project For Fat Man (Best Regional Roots Music Album, 2026 nominations).
  • 2025 live dates in New Orleans include: Apr 11, 2025 at Snug Harbor (Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band); Jul 26, 2025 Preservation Hall (Preservation All-Stars with Kevin Louis); Dec 5, 2025 at Snug Harbor (Palm Court Jazz Band).
  • Discography highlights include Music Is My Religion (2012), Going! Going! Gone with The New Orleans Jazz Vipers (2015), Last Chance To Dance with The Palm Court Jazz Band (2024).
  • Social media presence is not publicly prominent via a verified personal page; he is featured on official Preservation Hall and Palm Court Jazz Band materials.

The records

Kevin Louis Discography

  • Music Is My Religion
    2012 · FNMUSICWEB
  • Going! Going! Gone
    2015 · The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
  • Last Chance To Dance
    2024 · GHB Records

The hits

Top Kevin Louis Songs

  • Palm Court Strut
    2024 · N/A
  • Delta Bound
    2024 · N/A

Upcoming tour dates in New Orleans offer fans a chance to experience Kevin Louis in settings that range from revered clubs to festive festival stages. Expect tight ensemble interplay, expressive improvisation, and a channeling of the Crescent City’s historic jazz lineage. We’ve got you covered for tickets—no fuss, just reliable access to performances by a key figure in Preservation Hall’s ecosystem.

For fans and students of jazz, Louis’s career is a walking classroom: a blend of formal training from NOCCA, Oberlin College, and Queens College with hands-on performance at Preservation Hall and beyond. Follow official channels for updates on appearances, masterclasses, and ensemble recordings as he continues to shape the sound of New Orleans jazz into the next generation.

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