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Professor Longhair 1973: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 12/19/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Professor Longhair makes his way across the field at Jazz Fest 1973. He was born on this date in 1918. Photo by John Messina, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the d... Read more

Economy Hall team: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 12/18/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The Economy Hall team before the gates opened on May 2, 2019. Photo by Carrie Booher. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see... Read more

In Memoriam: "Jelly Roll Justice" David Averbuck

Tue, 12/17/19
Longtime WWOZ show host "Jelly Roll Justice" David Averbuck passed on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home in California, after a long illness. He was 76. David and his wife, Patti, came to their first Jazz Fest in 1990, and instantly fell in love with New Orleans. They ... Read more

In Memoriam: Damas "Fanfan" Louis

Tue, 12/17/19
Haitian-born New Orleans local Damas "Fanfan" Louis transitioned from this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. A master drummer and Vodou priest, Damas Louis was commonly called Fanfan by those who knew him. Those who knew him best called him Papa Fanfan. He was born in the... Read more

James Booker 1979: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 12/17/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
James Booker makes his way to the stage, May 6, 1979. Today would've been his 80th birthday. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. And tune in to tonight's Kitchen Sink, 10pm-12am-- David Kunian will be playing the music of the "Black Ch... Read more

Poppa Funk: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 12/16/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Art Neville on the Acura Stage ca. 2001. He would've been 82 tomorrow. Photo by Owen Murphy, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your ey... Read more

Crosby, Stills, and Nash: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 12/15/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Crosby, Stills, and Nash at Jazz Fest on April 25, 2003. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, ... Read more

Bob Dylan: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 12/14/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Bob Dylan on the Acura Stage, April 25, 2003. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more ce... Read more

Rhythm Room 12/13/19

Sat, 12/14/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Hip Hug-Her The Devils 03:15 45 2 Don't Take Everybody To Be Your Friend Isaac Freeman 04:35 Beautiful Stars 3 Let It Be Bill Withers 02:36 Just As I Am 4 Wrapped Up In Your Love Joe Perkins 02:57 Soul Jewels 1:Losers Win Sometimes 5 Mr. Fix it Winston Francis 04:03 Peace L... Read more

Irma Thomas on air with Samirah Evans: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 12/13/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Irma Thomas on air with WWOZ's Samirah Evans at Jazz Fest 2000. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more celebra... Read more

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