Jazz Fest 2026

Preorder: Unsigned and Signed editions (unframed) will begin shipping in late January; ReMarque and C-Marque editions will ship as the artist completes them. Framed posters ship directly from the framer and take an additional 4 weeks to ship. 

New for 2026: Increased C-Marque size

STREETCAR RAMBLE: Satchmo at 125

by Paul Rogers

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's (JF95; JF01; JF19) birth, Paul Rogers (JF02; JF04; JF16) imagines the great musician at the helm of an imaginary #125 Streetcar running along a fictional St. Louis Line. Armstrong is joined by two native sons preserving his legacy, and two artists forging new routes propelled by his genius. The scene is almost audible; the musicians playing beneath a glorious arch of live oaks blooming with instruments. The streetcar rolls past classic New Orleans architecture, its rhythm echoing Satchmo's timeless spirit.

Rogers' mastery is evident in every detail down to the streetcar's rivets, a nod to the machine-age precision of the St. Charles line, his model for the artwork. First launched in 1893, it remains the world's oldest continuously operating street railway.

Because the front of a streetcar offers limited space, Rogers selected representative torchbearers from a long list of deserving musicians. On the left are Jon Batiste (CS17; JF19; JF22) and Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) (CS09; JF12; JF19), two artists carrying Armstrong's influence boldly into the 21st century. Both men attended the Louis Armstrong Summer Camp as children. Jon calls Armstrong one of his "biggest musical heroes," infusing his own jazz-to-pop spectrum with the exuberant improvisational energy that Armstrong brought into the world. Trombone Shorty names Armstrong as his "idol." He blends Armstrong's horn influence with funk, modern rock and R&B that electrifies contemporary audiences. Together, they keep history current, vibrant and alive.

On the right are two pillars of the Treme Brass Band: founder Benny Jones (snare drum; co-founder of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and "Uncle" Lionel Batiste (CS10; JF19; bass drum and Jon's uncle). They carry the 20th-century flame into the present, echoing sounds that shaped Armstrong's early life. Their joy fuels the City's second lines and keeps its cultural memory authentic and resonant. The Andrews, Batiste, and Jones families - all musical royalty - have passed down their artistry across generations, from the dawn of New Orleans' electric streetcars to today's celebrations of heart and soul.

Paul Rogers first attended Jazz Fest in 1989 and has since become one of America's most acclaimed artists, recognized for innovations that helped shape the visual language of the late 20th century. Beyond his contributions to this series, his work for Pixar, The New Yorker, collaborations with Bob Dylan and Wynton Marsalis (JF02; JF16; JF19), U.S. postage stamps, and posters for the U.S. Open and Super Bowl XXXVII have reached hundreds of millions of viewers. Talk about an influencer.

Collectors have cherished his Jazz Fest contributions since his iconic 2002 portrait of Wynton Marsalis. This year's poster surpasses even that classic. It's a fitting historical marker; Armstrong's birth occurred at the exact midpoint of our nation's 250 year arc. To mark the moment, the overpainted canvas C-Marque is enlarged for 2026 to a stretched image size of 25" x 38". It is a commanding presence befitting its subjects.  

EDITIONS 

 10,000 Numbered  prints on archival paper, 21" x 32”, $89 

 2,500 Artist Signed & Numbered prints with a trumpet imprint on 100% rag paper, 21" x 32”, $249 

 750 Remarques  Artist Signed & Numbered with a trumpet imprint, Subject-signed by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Jon Batiste, and Benny Jones, Sr., estate-stamped by "Uncle Lionel" Batiste and Louis Armstrong, plus unique hand embellishment by the Artist on 100% rag paper,  24" x 36”, $599

350 C-Marques  Artist Overpainted, Signed & Numbered oversized image with a trumpet imprint, Subject-signed by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Jon Batiste, and Benny Jones, Sr., estate-stamped by "Uncle Lionel" Batiste and Louis Armstrong, with hand painted additions, on canvas suitable for stretching; unstretched size 32" x 44”, stretched (image) 25" x 38", $995. 

FRAMING* 

Our solid wood frames are crafted from archival materials finished in beautiful satin black. The framed paper prints use a 1.25" profile frame. The C-Marque stretched canvas is surrounded by a frame with a .875 front profile and an elegant 1.25” depth. The float-mounted edition showcases the full archival print in a gallery format on an oversized pH neutral matte around the presentation. Matted prints feature a white neutral pH matte appropriate to the edition. Although Art4Now's inks are archival, our glass-clear acrylic adds additional protection, blocking 87% of UV rays. All framed prints come fully assembled and ready to hang! Art4Now only provides framing for the current year’s print for a limited period. Framing is available for shipment in the continental U.S.

* Frames with prints shown are digital simulations. Sizes are approximate. 

Poster specifications & digital image may vary slightly from actual prints. ReMarque and CMarque editions are hand drawn & signed and may vary from the samples shown.

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