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Jazz & Blues Market reopens Oct. 1 with Grammy-winning artists

Venue upgrades include new sound, lighting, and seating

Suzanne Bresette named interim manager during relaunch

Home of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and community events

The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market is reopening Oct. 1 with a slate of performers and an interior overhaul aimed at making the venue one of the nation’s premier listening rooms.

The nonprofit announced the relaunch September 30, highlighting a series of October shows featuring Grammy-winning jazz and blues artists.

The season begins with guitarist and composer Bill Frisell , joined by Thomas Morgan, Rudy Royston and Gregory Tardy. Performances by pianist Bob James, fusion group The Yellowjackets, saxophonist Grace Kelly, guitarist La

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