WWOZ in the News

Tom Morgan's New Book Gets Thumbs-Up Reviews
March 14, 2010 - Wade Luqet, AllAboutJazz.com
December 18, 2009 - Lee Merger, Jazz Times

'OZ show host Tom Morgan's new book, Historic Photos of New Orleans Jazz, gets a full review on AllAboutJazz.com, as well as Jazz Times' web site! Wade Luqet even makes a great listening suggestion: "This is a book best read with Louis Armstrong or Jelly Roll Morton playing in the background. It will just make the experience that much better."

» Read the review on AllAboutJazz.com

» Read the Jazz Times review

WWOZ-FM App Extends Reach of New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Station
February 15, 2010 - Dave Walker, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Times-Picayune writer Dave Walker interviews general manager David Freedman and web editor Mike Kobrin about the free WWOZ App for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. From vinyl to cell phone, 'OZ has the Groove covered.

» Read more on Nola.com

WWOZ: Thirty Years of "Bringing New Orleans Music to the Universe"

February 13, 2010 - Wade Luqet, AllAboutJazz.com

Wade Luqet wrote a beautiful profile of WWOZ in its 30 Anniversary year for the popular jazz news site AllAboutJazz.com. He takes us from Hurricane Katrina onwards, describing past and current projects and talking to staff and DJs along the way.

» Read more on AllAboutJazz.com

Five iPhone Apps for Mardi Gras Travel and Celebration

February 12, 2010 - Rachel King, ZDNet.com

Rachel King writes about her five favorite apps for navigating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and WWOZ's free iPhone app is right near the top, of course. Thanks to all who've downloaded the app so far!

» Read more on ZDNet.com

First Timer's Party Guide to Carnival in New Orleans

February 2, 2010 - Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune

This must-read list tells you how to get through your first Carnival in New Orleans properly. Of course, one of the most important items on the list is "Listen to WWOZ"! It appeared in the January 17 edition of the Chicago Tribune, though we founda copy online at the Calgary Herald.

» Read more on CalgaryHerald.com

Haiti Gets Help from New Orleans

January 22, 2010 - Jennifer Van Vrancken, Fox 8 News

After the January 12 Haiti earthquake that destroyed most of Port-au-Prince — including the home of WWOZ Volunteer Coordinator Maryse Dejean's family — New Orleanians familiar with struggle against disaster helped out in any way they could. This is an excellent interview with Maryse about her own efforts to help Haiti rebuild.

» Read more on Fox8Live.com

HBO's 'Treme' Makes Its Debut to TV Critics

January 13, 2010 - Dave Walker, Times-Picayune

On the set of Treme, by Sally Young This article isn't specifically about 'OZ, but it does mention that one of the characters is a WWOZ deejay. Volunteer Sally Young even sent in pics of her blue and gold WWOZ umbrella at a second line being filmed for the series, though we're not sure if that umbrella will make it past the editing room.

WWOZ Gives New Orleans Jazz Fest to the World
May 2, 2009 - The Associated Press

WWOZ made headlines in May 2009, thanks to a story about us that ran on ABCnews.com and several other major news sites! The article focuses on 'OZ's commitment to covering the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and includes quotes from our own Scott Borne and Tom Morgan (pictured), as well as General Manager David Freedman.

» Read more on ABCnews.com

Still Singing Those Post-Katrina Blues

August 26, 2007 - The Washington Post

This article by Post staff writer Teresa Wiltz chronicles the displacement of musicians after Hurricane Katrina from the vantage point of the deadly storm's second anniversary. She talks to John Boutte, Ivan Neville, Deacon John, and our own David Freedman among others.

» Read more on WashingtonPost.com

New Orleans Radio Calling

September 20, 2005 - RollingStone.com

After the Federal Flood of August 2005, WWOZ made waves in Rolling Stone simply by remaining on the air during one of the darkest times in New Orleans' storied history. There are some great quotes from General Manager David Freedman (pictured), and the article by RS writer Evan Serpick details some of the post-flood trials and tribulations of the Crescent City's Jazz & Heritage station.