Matt Lemmler and The New Orleans Jazz Revival Band is a fellowship of many great musicians and producers creating masterful recordings, original educational show productions, and wants to UBUNTU with all like-minded spirits who want to raise their mission. This unique name, UBUNTU, comes from the African humanist philosophy that speaks about interconnectedness in creativity and the fact that you can't exist as a human being in isolation. It refers to communal spirit, the need to work together for a common purpose. For Matt and the New Orleans Jazz Revival Band, UBUNTU summarizes in one word his experiences in creating inspirational & healing music performances, recordings and educational shows.

Lemmler and his New Orleans Jazz Revival Band have premiered several original and educational shows including “Right On! The Music of the 70’s”, "The History of Jazz," "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson," "Songs of the Southern States," "A Healing Celebration featuring Inspirationalist Dan Caro, "Jazz It Up with Leland Russell and Craig Cortello", and"Matt Lemmler’s Southern Sonatas & Songs, Live at the Ogden"  featuring all original compositions by Lemmler dedicated to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s permanent collection.

Through these works, Matt Lemmler and the New Orleans Jazz Revival Band present master classes, educational shows and workshops for corporate events using the concept of UBUNTU. Some of their most recent UBUNTU education has been with Jim Kouzes & Barry Posner at The Leadership Challenge,  Loyola University, University of New Orleans, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the National Jazz Historical Park  and with Ridgeview Charter Middle School from Atlanta, GA.  Under the direction of Lemmler, the New Orleans Jazz Revival Band collaborated with  265 middle school musicians- choir, band and string orchestra all were able to perform alongside the New Orleans Jazz Revival Band as one ensemble-UBUNTU Education.