Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers in New Orleans

Kermit Ruffins brings his signature blend of traditional New Orleans jazz and barbecue to the stage. A trumpet player and vocalist influenced by Louis Armstrong, Ruffins leads the Barbecue Swingers, a quintet that delivers lively renditions of jazz standards and original compositions.

The atmosphere is relaxed and festive, reflecting Ruffins' long-running weekly gigs that have made him a local legend. True to form, he often sets up a barbecue grill at his shows, filling the venue with the aroma of cooked food alongside the music. His bright trumpet tone and off-the-cuff charm create an engaging, authentic Crescent City experience.