Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Uptown Jazz Orchestra

In 2007, Grammy Award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis founded the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO) to preserve jazz traditions, including New Orleans-style improvisation and polyphony. Recognizing a lack of young talent beyond brass bands, Marsalis created an orchestra to showcase traditional and modern jazz with authenticity. UJO has since become a leading large ensemble, releasing three acclaimed albums and touring globally.

Educational Initiatives and Festival

In 2008, Marsalis also launched "Swinging with the Cool School," an educational program introducing jazz to children, which later became an experimental music therapy at the New Orleans Children's Hospital. UJO now runs the annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival, celebrating New Orleans culture with live performances, food, and local arts. Marsalis continues to inspire the next generation through the rich legacy of jazz music.

Box Office Information

The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases, please visit jimmysoncongress.com. If you buy tickets from any source other than Ticketmaster, please note that you are not purchasing directly from Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club.