The Newcomb Department of Music furthers its mission of introducing students to New Orleans culture with Thursday Night Jazz (formerly Jazz at the Rat), a series of concerts held in the Dixon Annex Recital Hall (Rm.152). Hosted and curated by jazz pianist and Newcomb Department of Music professor Jesse McBride, each live performance features accomplished New Orleans musicians, jazz legends, and visiting artists, accompanied by students and faculty from Tulane's Jazz Studies program. All concerts are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Arynne Fannin, Newcomb Department of Music, at afannin@tulane.edu or 504-865-5267.