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The Original Liberty Jazz Band, founded in 1981 by clarinetist Dr. Michael White, is a cornerstone of traditional New Orleans jazz. With a long-running residency at Village Vanguard and a mission to preserve the city’s rich musical heritage, the band blends polyphonic ensemble writing with second-line rhythms and a deep respect for historical authenticity. Expect a live experience that captures the spirit of New Orleans—from intimate club performances to festival stages across the country.

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Based in New Orleans, the group continues to influence contemporary jazz while staying faithful to its roots. Their work has earned celebrated recognition, including the NEA National Heritage Fellowship and multiple Offbeat Best of the Beat awards for Clarinetist of the Year. The band’s discography spans from Crescent City Serenade to Adventures in New Orleans Jazz Parts 1 & 2, with Tricentennial Rag climbing the Billboard Jazz charts in 2018.

The live experience

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Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, securing tickets to Original Liberty Jazz Band performances supports a living tradition of New Orleans jazz, meticulously preserved and proudly performed by one of its most enduring ensembles.

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Upcoming appearances and tours emphasize New Orleans stages like Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, with 2025 dates including May 9, June 21, November 7, and December 12, plus additional listings for 2025–2026 across venues. For the latest schedule, we’ve got you covered—check each date as a standalone event as plans evolve.

The live experience

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Follow the band and Dr. Michael White for official news and tour updates. Find their music and artist pages on Basin Street Records, and stay connected through the official channels below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Original Liberty Jazz Band

  • Founded by Dr. Michael White in 1981 to preserve New Orleans jazz heritage; long-running Village Vanguard residency became a hallmark of the band’s live identity. ([basinstreetrecords.com](https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/dr-michael-white/))
  • Genre/style: traditional New Orleans jazz / Dixieland with polyphonic ensemble writing, second-line rhythms, and a strong emphasis on historical authenticity. ([wwno.org](https://www.wwno.org/arts-culture/2012-11-05/clarinetist-dr-michael-white-leads-new-orleans-jazz-into-21st-century?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 tour activity centered in New Orleans at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, with multiple dates in 2025 (May 9, June 21, November 7, December 12) and additional 2025–2026 listings across venues. ([discover.events.com](https://discover.events.com/us/louisiana/faubourg-marigny/e/music/original-liberty-jazz-band-orleans-view-schedule-buy-tickets-snug-harbor-bistro-446255991?utm_source=openai))
  • Major awards/achievements include NEA National Heritage Fellowship (2008), Offbeat Best of the Beat for Clarinetist of the Year (2010, 2013–2016), and France’s Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (early career). ([arts.gov](https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/dr-michael-white?utm_source=openai))
  • Chart highlight: Tricentennial Rag reached No. 5 on Billboard’s Jazz Chart in 2018. ([whereyat.com](https://www.whereyat.com/dr-michael-white-lands-5-spot-on-billboard-chart?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography highlights span Antilles-era classics and Basin Street Records releases, from Crescent City Serenade (1991) to Adventures in New Orleans Jazz Parts 1 & 2 (2011–2012) and Tricentennial Rag (2018). ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/crescent-city-serenade-mr0000108798?utm_source=openai))

The records

Original Liberty Jazz Band Discography

  • Back at the Cross
    2021 · Upbeat Records
  • Praying and Swaying at the Cross
    2021 · Upbeat Records
  • Live
    2020 · Basin Street Records
  • Tricentennial Rag
    2018 · Basin Street Records
  • Adventures in New Orleans Jazz, Part 2
    2012 · Basin Street Records
  • Adventures in New Orleans Jazz, Part 1
    2011 · Basin Street Records
  • Blue Crescent
    2008 · Basin Street Records
  • Dancing in the Sky
    2004 · Basin Street Records
  • Jazz From the Soul of New Orleans
    2002 · Basin Street Records
  • A Song for George Lewis
    2000 · Basin Street Records
  • A Tribute to Johnny Dodds
    2000 · Jazz Crusade
  • Shake It and Break It
    1987 · 504
  • Crescent City Serenade
    1991 · Antilles
  • New Year's At The Village Vanguard
    1992 · Verve

The hits

Top Original Liberty Jazz Band Songs

  • Tricentennial Rag
    2018 · #5 Billboard Jazz

Upcoming appearances and tours emphasize New Orleans stages like Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, with 2025 dates including May 9, June 21, November 7, and December 12, plus additional listings for 2025–2026 across venues. For the latest schedule, we’ve got you covered—check each date as a standalone event as plans evolve.

Follow the band and Dr. Michael White for official news and tour updates. Find their music and artist pages on Basin Street Records, and stay connected through the official channels below.

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