Connect with New Orleans Jazz Tastemakers

While traditional New Orleans jazz and Dixieland styles are always appreciated, many curators are also receptive to contemporary interpretations that maintain core elements like strong collective improvisation, swinging rhythms, and brass instrumentation. Tracks that demonstrate an understanding of the tradition while offering something fresh tend to perform particularly well. Music that incorporates the 'second line' beat or shows influence from related styles like funk, soul, or zydeco can also find receptive ears among NOLA curators who appreciate the city's cross-pollinating musical environment.

Not at all. While New Orleans curators certainly support their local scene, they're open to jazz artists from anywhere who demonstrate an authentic connection to or understanding of the New Orleans tradition. The city's musical heritage has global influence, and curators recognize that artists worldwide draw inspiration from New Orleans sounds. What matters most is musical quality and a genuine appreciation for the style, not your geographic location.

Having some knowledge of jazz tradition is valuable, but it varies by curator. Some focus exclusively on preserving traditional New Orleans jazz and look for artists who understand its conventions, while others embrace more progressive approaches. In your submission notes, it helps to acknowledge influences (whether Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, or contemporary acts like Trombone Shorty) and show awareness of how your music relates to the New Orleans tradition, even if you're pushing boundaries.

Absolutely. While New Orleans is known for traditional jazz, the city's contemporary scene is diverse and evolving. Many curators are interested in modern interpretations that incorporate elements of funk, soul, R&B, or even hip-hop, similar to what groups like The Soul Rebels or Trombone Shorty have pioneered. The key is maintaining some connection to New Orleans musical language, whether through brass band instrumentation, second line rhythms, or improvisational approaches that honor the city's legacy while moving the music forward.

The curators & pros on Groover are carefully selected music enthusiasts screened by the Groover Team for their ability to curate and discover talented new artists.

We review their application based on:

• Their degree of influence (globally, or within their niche)

• The quality of the content they produce

• The artists they support and their editorial line

Curators on Groover fall into three main categories, depending on what you’re looking for. You’ll gain access to the full list of curators and pros once you’ve started your campaign and added details about your track. From there, you can refine your search using filters like music genres, curator types, and countries.

• Visibility Curators: Media outlets, blogs, radio stations and shows, playlisters, and YouTube/Twitch channels. If they like your track, they’ll share it with their audience, helping you reach new listeners.

• Partners: Record labels, bookers, managers, sync supervisors, and publishers looking for their next big discovery—the artists they want to work with and represent. If you’re looking to build your network, these are the ones to reach out to.

• Advice: Managers, coaches, mentors, and other industry professionals selected for their ability to offer valuable feedback on your production, career, or overall project. If you’re sending a demo and want detailed advice, these are the people to connect with.

All record labels and pros on Groover are passionate about discovering new talent. They’ve been carefully selected based on the opportunities they can provide. Each curator and pro is independent and specializes in different music genres.

Yes! As long as you have a YouTube, SoundCloud, or Audiomack link for your track (it can be unlisted or private), you can use Groover!

You can send tracks on Groover that…

• are unfinished

• are unreleased

• will be released in the near future

• have already been released (even tracks from your back catalog)

There are record labels & pros for every level of development and any style of music on Groover.

Yes, Groover is a paid service. This is what allows us to secure the feedback you receive from the music curators and pros you've chosen, which is our #1 mission. 



Here's an overview of our fair and transparent pricing:

Grooviz are virtual credits on Groover. In order to send your track to the curators & pros of your choice on the Groover platform, you will need to purchase Grooviz.

• 1 Grooviz costs €1, all taxes included (~ $1.07 USD)

• Sending a track to 1 curator/pro will cost you 2 Grooviz. In rare cases, it will cost more (usually 4 or 6 Grooviz) to contact a curator/pro if they are one of our top curators.

• You can buy attractive packs (discounts of up to 24%!) to save money on your campaigns.

Your credits will be refunded and you’ll be able to contact any other curator on the platform.