The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the incomparable Patti Austin in an intimate evening of song at NOCCA on May 18. Austin is known as a sophisticated vocalist whose style is steeped in jazz.

Jorge Fuentes reflects on our friend Frank: "A reliable volunteer at the station, Frank Wills quickly took a liking to recording 'spots,' the announcements that we play on air at the station. I liked to use his voice because he had natural delivery and an unmistakable New Orleans accent."

Now that Jazz Fest is over it's time to get back in the swing of things with this Sunday's special Mother's Day second line with the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club. Come out and salute all moms the world over as only New Orleans can.

For all our Mid-City buddies, and all of our friend who become Mid-Citizens during the weekend of Bayou Boogaloo, get on your dancing shoes! We'll be out at the bayou on May 19th + 20th broadcasting Lynn Drury, Feufollet and more, live!

Check out the highlights from Piano Night 2012 with Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Carol Fran, Conun Pappas Jr., Jeff "Snake" Greenberg. It was an amazing party and it supported the greatest radio station in the world.

So long, Jazz Fest, we'll see you next year. We already regret not getting the larger-sized Crawfish Monica, or the second cup of Rosemint Tea. And we promise we'll exercise more in preparation for next year's sprint between Acura and Gentilly. But regardless of our resolutions, we'll always have the memories of a great Jazz Fest 2012.

Listen to Little Freddie King talking about hopping the train to come to New Orleans as a young man and his favorite song to perform. Thanks to Coventry Health Care for helping us bring them to you. Check out clips from Lynn Drury, Paul Sanchez, Tom McDermott, and more.