Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers

Date: Tuesday 26 January 2027 · 12:30
Venue: New Orleans Jazz Market
City: New Orleans

Meet the artist

Kermit Ruffins

Kermit Ruffins (born c. 1964) is an American trumpeter, singer and composer from New Orleans, working in jazz, swing, dixieland and rhythm and blues. His playing and singing draw on the New Orleans tradition, with Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan cited as key influences. He frequently sings on his own recordings, and his bands typically perform New Orleans jazz standards alongside his original compositions. The New York Times…

vocals
trumpet
soul-funk
blues

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Discography shop

Kermit Ruffins records to collect

Selected albums on CD and vinyl from Amazon US.

A Beautiful World

2017

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#imsoneworleans

2015

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We Partyin' Traditional Style!

2013

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Happy Talk

2010

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Livin' a Tremé Life

2009

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Have a Crazy Cool Christmas!

2009

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New Orleans native Kermit Ruffins brings his signature blend of jazz and good vibes to the New Orleans Jazz Market. A master of his craft, Ruffins is known for his skillful and versatile performances that effortlessly balance entertainment with musicality, making him a beloved fixture in the city’s vibrant jazz scene.

The venue

New Orleans Jazz Market

Located in the vibrant city of New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Market is a live-jazz space hosting a diverse range of performances, including the Summer Music Series in the Lounge and Que Rico Saturdays with VDJ Emotion. Expect a mix of local and visiting artists, showcasing the city’s rich musical heritage.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

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