Jazz Bounce, a genre created by Mikecol and launched under Newtral Groundz Music, redefined the city’s sound in a debut night that proved unforgettable.
New Orleans, LA – September 29, 2025 – On a Friday night, more than 150 people filled the hidden speakeasy rooms of The Double Dealer for a show that sold out in just 30 hours. They came to experience Mikecol, the visionary artist behind Jazz Bounce, a genre that fuses the city’s jazz legacy with the undeniable pulse of bounce.
The Jazz Bounce Lounge Experience
The debut of Jazz Bounce Lounge was nothing short of transformative. Hidden beneath the Orpheum Theater, The Double Dealer became an immersive stage where velvet-draped rooms and a spinning disco ball set the scene for something entirely new. More than 150 guests packed in, ready to witness history.
The night opened with the soulful saxophone of Keith Wilson Jr., his melodies weaving through the air while DJ ChiNola built the rhythm underneath him. Together, they created a live fusion, horns and beats locked in step, that set the tone for everything to come.
From there, hosts Mecca Notes and Quentin Alexander took the stage. More than just MCs, they framed the importance of what was about to happen, the arrival of Jazz Bounce, a genre born from New Orleans’ own DNA.
Then, when Mecca and Quentin returned alongside Mikecol, the sound of Jazz Bounce came fully alive. Their performance merged artistry and energy, pulling the audience deeper into this new sonic world.
The night surged as the Voice of Bounce, HaSizzle, joined Mikecol to perform their collaborations. Together they proved just how seamlessly bounce and jazz could coexist.
Finally, Mikecol closed the evening with his own extended set. The disco ball spun, the floor shook, and the Jazz Bounce Lounge transformed into a full-on dance hour. What began as a listening experience ended in movement, everyone in the room dancing, celebrating, and becoming part of a history-making night.
Jazz Bounce: A Genre for the Renaissance of New Orleans
What unfolded that night was more than a lineup. It was the official arrival of Jazz Bounce. Created by Mikecol, Jazz Bounce merges the improvisational brilliance of jazz with the pulsating heartbeat of bounce. Two genres, both birthed in New Orleans, now united into a sound that feels inevitable.
First introduced in 2024 with the release of the debut song “Jazz Bounce”, Jazz Bounce has begun to establish its catalog while opening space for new artists to contribute. It is a genre that makes history accessible and the future inevitable. This is music for the Renaissance of New Orleans, a city that has always defined sound for the world, now doing it again.
Mikecol: The Visionary Behind the Movement
At the center of it all is Mikecol, the artist, innovator, and pioneer who dared to imagine something new. He is the face of Jazz Bounce, the creator of the sound, and the architect of the experience.
“Jazz Bounce is jazz’s soul and bounce’s heartbeat,” Mikecol says. “Together, they tell the story of New Orleans, past, present, and future.”
The sold-out debut of Jazz Bounce Lounge is proof that audiences are ready for his vision and ready for the next chapter of New Orleans music.
The Future of Jazz Bounce
Friday night was only the beginning. The Jazz Bounce Lounge will return with more shows, more collaborations, and more artists joining this growing movement. Sponsorship opportunities are now open as Jazz Bounce positions itself not only as a genre, but as a cultural movement ready to expand far beyond New Orleans.
