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The live experience

What reaches the room

What A Wonderful World: Legends of New Orleans brings the spirit of the Crescent City to the concert hall. Led by conductor and celebrated trumpet soloist Byron Stripling, this program honors Louis Armstrong’s songbook and pays homage to New Orleans icons like Mahalia Jackson and Al Hirt. It’s a festive, sophisticated fusion of jazz, classical pops, and brass virtuosity—perfect for families, jazz lovers, and anyone who wants to experience the soul of New Orleans on stage.

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Documented collaborators

As a longtime principal pops conductor for major orchestras, Byron Stripling combines leadership with showmanship, delivering memorable solos and sweeping orchestral interventions. This is not just a concert; it’s a celebration of a musical lineage that started in the streets of New Orleans and found a home in concert halls worldwide.

The live experience

What reaches the room

While specific 2025 tour dates aren’t publicly listed, we’ve got you covered for secure tickets when they’re announced. For bookings, reach out to presenting orchestras or Byron Stripling’s management through official channels.

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Key moments to look for include Armstrong’s enduring songbook reimagined with brass and strings, and tributes to legends who shaped New Orleans’ sound. The program combines intimate solo performance with dynamic orchestral accompaniment, making it a must-see experience for fans of jazz, brass, and American roots music.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Follow Byron Stripling for updates, tour announcements, and upcoming projects via official social channels and his centralized Linktree hub. We’ve got you covered on securing seats as soon as dates are confirmed.

The essentials

Quick Facts About What A Wonderful World: Legends of New Orleans

  • Program features Louis Armstrong’s songbook and tributes to New Orleans icons (e.g., Mahalia Jackson, Al Hirt).
  • Byron Stripling serves as conductor and soloist; he is or has been Principal Pops Conductor for the Pittsburgh and Milwaukee symphonies (2020 and 2024 respectively).
  • Discography (as leader): Stripling Now! (1999), If I Could Be with You (2000), Byron, Get One Free... (2001).
  • Official social presence is centralized via Byron Stripling’s site and social links (Linktree).

The records

What A Wonderful World: Legends of New Orleans Discography

  • Byron, Get One Free...
    2001 · Nagel Heyer
  • If I Could Be With You
    2000 · Nagel Heyer
  • Stripling Now!
    1999 · Nagel Heyer

Key moments to look for include Armstrong’s enduring songbook reimagined with brass and strings, and tributes to legends who shaped New Orleans’ sound. The program combines intimate solo performance with dynamic orchestral accompaniment, making it a must-see experience for fans of jazz, brass, and American roots music.

Follow Byron Stripling for updates, tour announcements, and upcoming projects via official social channels and his centralized Linktree hub. We’ve got you covered on securing seats as soon as dates are confirmed.

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