Published on:
May 4th, 2025
It was a beautiful second weekend of Jazz Fest 2025! Here are a few photo highlights from around the Fair Grounds and in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent. Tune in to hear the sounds of the festival for the remaining days, only on WWOZ, at 90.7 FM locally or wwoz.org anywhere, or hear them after-the-fact on our 2-week archive!
Special thanks to our volunteer photographers for their contributions: Louis Crispino, Bob Gibson, Ryne Hancock, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Michele Goldfarb, Demian Roberts, MJ Mastrogiovanni, Kristen Derr, Bill Sasser, and Eli Mergel.
Jazz Fest 2025 second weekend
Amber Rachelle and the Sweet Potatoes - Photo by Bob Gibson
Amber Rachelle and the Sweet Potatoes - Photo by Bob Gibson-3
Amber Rachelle and the Sweet Potatoes - Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Cedric Burnside- - Photo by Bob Gibson3
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-4
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-5
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-8
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-10
Gadney - Photo by Bob Gibson-11
George Wein Centennnial featuring Randy Brecker - Photo by Bob Gibson-4
George Wein Centennnial featuring Randy Brecker - Photo by Bob Gibson-5
Peter Harris Presents Firm Roots- - Photo by Bob Gibson 3
Peter Harris Presents Firm Roots - Photo by Bob Gibson-4
Wendell Brunious - Photo by Bob Gibson-4
Mango Freeze line - Photo by Bob Gibson
Harold Holloway points out someone in the crowd during his performance in the Blues Tent - Photo by Ryne Hancock,
Leo Jackson & the Mighty Clouds perform at the Gospel Tent - Photo by Ryne Hancock,
Members of the LPO Academy pose for a group photo after their performance - Photo by Ryne Hancock,
Members of the United Houma Nation demostrating how fry cakes are made - Photo by Ryne Hancock,
Terrell Griffin & Free performing at the Gospel Tent - Photo by Ryne Hancock,
Cedric Burnside - Photo by Michael White
Chubby Carrier- Photo by Michael White
Damien Batiste and All Stars- Photo by Michael White
Damien Batiste and All Stars- Photo by Michael White 2
David Shaw - Photo by Michael White
Delgado Community College Jazz Band - Photo by Michael White
Harold Holloway- Photo by Michael White
Harold Holloway Music - Photo by Michael White
High Steppers Brass Band- Photo by Michael White
High Steppers Brass Band - Photo by Michael White 2
Hubby Jenkins - Photo by Michael White 2
Hubby Jenkins - Photo by Michael White
Ingrid Lucia- Photo by Michael White
Ingrid Lucia - Photo by Michael White
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band- Photo by Michael White
La Insistencia Norteña- Photo by Michael White
McDonogh 35 High School Gospel Choir - Photo by Michael White
Nayo Jones - Photo by Michael White
Fancy hat- Photo by Michael White
Haruka Kikuchi in tent with child- Photo by Michael White
Raven hat - Photo by Michael White
Ronnie Baker Brooks - Photo by Michael White
Ronnie Baker Brooks - Photo by Michael White 2
Sierra Green & The Giants- Photo by Michael White
Sierra Green & The Giants- Photo by Michael White 2
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya's Allstars- Photo by Michael White
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya's Allstars 2 - Photo by Michael White
Anders Osborne - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Better Than Ezra - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Chubby Carrier - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Leslie Cooper with Doyle Cooper - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Gladney - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
John Pappa Gros - Photo by Kristen Derr.
John Pappa Gros - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Mark Brooks and Friends - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Rickie Lee Jones on the Allison Miner Stage - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Rickie Lee Jones on the Allison Miner Stage - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Rickie Lee Jones on the Allison Miner Stage - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Soul Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Soul Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Soul Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Soul Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Sporty's Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Sporty's Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. (2)
Sporty's Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
Hospitality Tent krewe on Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
Z2, Taro, and Haruka Kikuchi in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent on Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
On the air on Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
In the WWOZ Hospitality Tent for Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
Beth Arroyo Utterback and Quint Davis on Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
Water, anyone? Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
On the air with Alski, Gerald French, Missy Bowen at Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
John Boutte, Beth Arroyo Utterback, and Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes at Locals Thursday at Jazz Fest 2025. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
Harold Holloway Music - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Celebration with Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Celebration with Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Mexican food booth at Cultural Exchange Pavilion - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Helen Gillet - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Bird Hat - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Watermelon hat - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Pasatono Orquesta - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Pasatono Orquesta - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Loose Cattle - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Loose Cattle - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Loose Cattle - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Crawfish hat - Photo by Louis Crispino.
High Steppers Brass Band - Photo by Louis Crispino.
High Steppers Brass Band - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Georgia Parker & Hunter Burgamy - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Georgia Parker & Hunter Burgamy - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Shamarr Allen - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Shamarr Allen - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Shamarr Alle - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Jazz Fest Parasol - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lost Bayou Ramblers - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lost Bayou Ramblers - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lost Bayou Ramblers - Photo by Louis Crispino. (2)
Quique Escamilla - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Morris Day and the Time - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Morris Day and the Time - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Mr Sipp - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mr Sipp - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Food Booth Mrs. Wheats of New Orleans
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie from Mrs. Wheats of New Orleans
The artist Frenchy working live at Jazz Fest -1- Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
The artist Frenchy working live at Jazz Fest -2- Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
The artist Frenchy working live at Jazz Fest -3- Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
The artist Frenchy working live at Jazz Fest -4- Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Original Pinettes Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Original Pinettes Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Trumpet Mafia - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Trumpet Mafia - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Trumpet Mafia - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Trumpet Mafia - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses - Photo by Kristen Derr. 5
Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses - Photo by Kristen Derr. 6
Da Truth Brass Band - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Gerald French's Tribute to George French featuring Phillip Manuel - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Gerald French's Tribute to George French featuring Phillip Manuel - Photo by Kristen Derr. 4
Girls Play Trumpets Too under the direction of Troy Sawyer - Photo by Kristen Derr. 2
Girls Play Trumpets Too under the direction of Troy Sawyer - Photo by Kristen Derr. 3
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Photo by Kristen Derr.
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Photo by Kristen Derr. 5
Fest Season sign - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Tin Men - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Tin Men - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Matt Perrine with Tin Men - Photo by Louis Crispino.
The Deslondes - Photo by Louis Crispino.
The Deslondes - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
The Deslondes - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Native American Village - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Native American Village - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Wesli from Haiti-Canada. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Wesli from Haiti-Canada. Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Wesli from Haiti-Canada. Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
La Insistencia Norteña - Photo by Louis Crispino.
La Insistencia Norteña - Photo by Louis Crispino. (2)
Ordinary Elephant - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Ordinary Elephant - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Ordinary Elephant - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Guitar Slim - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Guitar Slim - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Da Truth Brass Band - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Da Truth Brass Band - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Da Truth Brass Band - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Photo by Louis Crispino,
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Alexey Marti - Photo by Louis Crispino
Alexey Marti - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Alexey Marti - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
The Castellows - Photo by Louis Crispino.
The Castellows - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
The Castellows - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
The Castellows - Photo by Louis Crispino. 4
Son Rompe Pera featuring guest Gil Gutierrez. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Son Rompe Pera featuring guest Gil Gutierrez. Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Trumpet Mafia. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Trumpet Mafia. Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Trumpet Mafia. Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Feathery hat - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Curly Taylor and Zydeco Trouble - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Curly Taylor and Zydeco Trouble - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
BIM Benin International Musical - Photo by Louis Crispino.
BIM Benin International Musical - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Hurray for the Riff Raff - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Bike flag. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Fest Day Ever. Photo by Louis Crispino.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. Photo by Louis Crispino.
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino. 3
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino. (2)
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino. 4
Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Louis Crispino. 5
Bon Bon Vivant - Photo by Louis Crispino. 1
Bon Bon Vivant - Photo by Louis Crispino. 2
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Photo by Louis Crispino.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Photo by Louis Crispino.
Alexy MartiTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-5
Alfredo Rodriguez TrioTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-1
Alfredo Rodriguez TrioTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Alfredo Rodriguez TrioTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-6
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa-3
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa-4
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle CavassaTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson -6
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle CavassaTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-8
Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz EnsembleTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz EnsembleTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-4
Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz EnsembleTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-8
Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz EnsembleTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson
Steve LandsTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-5
Steve LandsTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-7
Steve LandsTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-8
Steve LandsTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-1
Steve LandsTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Trumpet MafiaTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-2
Trumpet MafiaTrumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson-5
Trumpet Mafia-Photo by Bob Gibson
Amanda Shaw - Photo by Michael White.
Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Mardi Gras Indians - Photo by Michael White.
Big Chief Juan & Jockimo's Groove - Photo by Michael White. 2
Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble - Photo by Michael White.
Dr. Ben Redwine Jazz Band - Photo by Michael White.
Free Agents Brass Band - Photo by Michael White.
John Rankin - Photo by Michael White.
Juno Dunes ft. Amelia Neville - Photo by Michael White.
Juno Dunes ft. Amelia Neville - Photo by Michael White. 2
Kristen Diable - Photo by Michael White.
Kristen Diable - Photo by Michael White. 2
Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners. - Photo by Michael White.
Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners - Photo by Michael White. 2
Meschiya Lake - Photo by Michael White.
Meschiya Lake - Photo by Michael White. 2
Na'Christia - Photo by Michael White. 2
Na'Christia - Photo by Michael White.
Ordinary Elephant - Photo by Michael White.
Tommy Boehm in the Tent - Photo by Michael White.
Aztecs in the Native American Circle - Photo by Michael White.
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience ft. Marcella Simien - Photo by Michael White.
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience ft. Marcella Simien - Photo by Michael White. 2
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience ft. Marcella Simien - Photo by Michael White. 3
The Tanglers Bluegrass Band - Photo by Michael White.
The Tanglers Bluegrass Band - Photo by Michael White. 2
Tin Men - Photo by Michael White.
Tin Men - Photo by Michael White. 2
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio - Photo by Michael White.
Deacon John- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Deacon John - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Deacon John - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Gregg Stafford and His Young Tuxedo Brass Band- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Gregg Stafford and His Young Tuxedo Brass Band - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Gregg Stafford and His Young Tuxedo Brass Band - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Ledesi Sings Nina- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Ledesi Sings Nina- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Ledesi Sings Nina- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Nicholas Payton and Triune featuring Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Nicholas Payton and Triune featuring Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Nicholas Payton and Triune featuring Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Nicholas Payton and Triune featuring Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
River Eckert Band- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
River Eckert Band - Photo by Bob Gibson.
River Eckert Band- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Tony Degradi The New Orleans Saxophone Ensemble- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Tony Degradi The New Orleans Saxophone Ensemble- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Tony Degradi The New Orleans Saxophone Ensemble- - Photo by Bob Gibson.
UNO All Stars - Photo by Bob Gibson.-4
UNO All Stars - Photo by Bob Gibson.-6
UNO All Stars - Photo by Bob Gibson.-8
UNO All Stars - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Hospitality Tent - Photo by Bob Gibson.
Baba Geno, Jen Brady during broadcast. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Artist Booth Photo by Eli Mergel.
Funny sign. Photo by Eli Mergel.
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Cultural exchange Pavilion exterior. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Jazz Fest Sign. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Feathery Hat. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Cultural exchange parade. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Cultural exchange parade. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Wesli of Haiti-Canada. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Cultural exchange Pavilion exterior. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Cultural exchange mural. Photo by Eli Mergel.
BIM Benin International Musical. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Congo Square . Photo by Eli Mergel.
Artist Booth. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Mexican Institute of Sound. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Blues Tent. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Fox Duhon at the Broadcast. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Black Magic Drum Line. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Strawberry Lemonade. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Charmaine Neville Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Charmaine Neville Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Charmaine Neville Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Jason Marsalis. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Jason Marsalis. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Joy Clark. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Joy Clark. Photo by Kristen Derr.
New Breed Brass Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Nicholas Payton and Triune ft. Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Nicholas Payton and Triune ft. Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding. Photo by Kristen Derr.
River Eckert Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
River Eckert Band. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Victor Campbell. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Victor Campbell. Photo by Kristen Derr.
Mexican Parade Oaxacan Calenda featuring Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Parade Oaxacan Calenda featuring Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Parade Oaxacan Calenda featuring Ballet Folklorico Nueva Antequera and Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Young Pinstripe Brass Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Young Pinstripe Brass Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Young Pinstripe Brass Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Las Hermanas Garcia. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Las Hermanas Garcia . Photo by Louis Crispino.
Las Hermanas Garcia . Photo by Louis Crispino.
Kirkland Green. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Jambalaya Cajun Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Jambalaya Cajun Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Jambalaya Cajun Band. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Tia Woods. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Tia Woods. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Interview in tent. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Yusa Cuban Soul. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Yusa Cuban Soul . Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mariachi Los Camperos. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mariachi Los Camperos. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mariachi Los Camperos. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Institute of Sound. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Mexican Institute of Sound. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Samantha Fish. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Samantha Fish. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Jason Marsalis. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Jason Marsalis. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Joe Krown Trio + 1. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Family Ties S&P Club banner. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Dumaine St Gang banner. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Joy Clark. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Joy Clark. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Southern Avenue. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Southern Avenue. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Southern Avenue. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Maggie Koerner. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Maggie Koerner. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Eric Lindell. Photo by Louis Crispino.
New Orleans Klezmer AllStars. Photo by Louis Crispino.
New Orleans Klezmer AllStars. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Aurora Nealand with New Orleans Klezmer AllStars. Photo by Louis Crispino.
New Orleans Klezmer AllStars. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Margo Price. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Margo Price. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Margo Price. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Ledisi Sings Nina. Photo by Louis Crispino.
Ledisi Sings Nina. Photo by Louis Crispino.
