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Searching for the Soul of JazzFest

Sat, 05/07/11
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
The great musicians can conjure their muse in any situation. They can withstand commercialism, hubris and changing times. Listeners with great ears can also hear the artistry in any situation. Read more

Students Visit the Fairgrounds for Jazz Fest

Thu, 05/05/11
Authored by Briana Prevost
"I'mma need y'all to stay with the group," says Music Director at Abramson Science and Technology Charter School, Erica Johnson, as she looks after some eager gradeschoolers who want to buy sno-balls."I can't let you guys walk by yourself, this is a big place; we need to st... Read more

Treme, Episode 12 (Season 2, Episode 2): Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky

Wed, 05/04/11
Authored by David Freedman
We had had a full day at Jazz Fest and were exhausted as we sat among 30 or so fellow Treme followers, faithfully keeping our appointment to keep an eye on how our self-portrait was coming along, dinners in our laps, in the front room of Bywater’s Country Club. The experi... Read more

Special "In Between Wednesday" Programming! (Good News Bad News)

Tue, 05/03/11
The bad news is Billy Delle will be out resting tonight after returning back from Pakistan on “Classified Business”. The good news (to some it may be bad news) is the Boudin Man has plans to hijack the airwaves from 7:00 p.m. to midnight with some very special programming.... Read more

Some JazzFest Picks

Tue, 05/03/11
Authored by Mark LaMaire
My approach to planning JazzFest: pick a bunch of shows that I absolutely can't miss, then when the night of the show comes around be open to going anywhere and doing anything. That being said, here's the shows I can't wait to see: Tuesday, May 3: Skerik's Sauce Fest at... Read more

Treme, Episode 11 (Season 2, Episode 1): Accentuate the Positive

Mon, 04/25/11
Authored by David Freedman
Pitch Perfect! So many of the images in the opening episode of HBO’s 2nd season’s premier of Treme resonate with the pictures of New Orleans that I carry in my mind’s eye--an eye that has been richly provisioned by this city over a lifetime. It was heartening to see Lol... Read more

Anticipation of Season Two of HBO's Treme from WWOZ's General Manager

Mon, 04/25/11
Authored by David Freedman
With the new season of Treme starting up, one thing that I fret about from time to time is: how many of us will start playing ourselves, instead of just being ourselves? When we start representing our culture and music (and not just living it), we start down the road that ends... Read more

The Poor Clares - 20 years at the Jazz Fest

Fri, 04/22/11
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
Get ready New Orleans; the Poor Clares will soon all be back in town to celebrate their 20th year anniversary playing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as one of the premium Irish bands to come out of the Crescent City.  The Poor Clares are Betsy McGovern, alo... Read more

ASCENSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 04/19/11
Authored by David Kunian
In honor of the late great Don "Big Moose" Jamison and in honor of everyone celebrating Easter and any excuse to play this is a good one... The Tone Scientists and Sound Chemists and Vibration Physicists of the Kitchen Sink will bring you the epic avant garde free jazz s... Read more

Sound Clash Round 4

Mon, 04/18/11
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
The judges are still declaring a draw so join Brice Nice and Alski in the ring for round 4. As always the only rule is staying in the groove . Read more

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