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Johnny Mercer Centennial

Tue, 11/17/09
Authored by Tom Morgan
I will include an hour tribute to Johnny Mercer on Jazz Roots to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday. I will focus on Johnny as a songwriter and Johnny as a singer. Join us and learn more about this songwriting icon. Read more

Facebook fan page

Mon, 11/16/09
Authored by Big D
FB.init("18336c290508bbdfa64e405f0b516634");'Sittin' At The Crossroad' on WWOZ in New Orleans on Facebook Read more

Dr. John birthday celebration / unfinished business with Percy Mayfield

Mon, 11/16/09
Authored by George Ingmire
Last week, I embarked on playing some Percy Mayfield to celebrate his poetic nature. As is often the case, plans changed, so I only got through a portion of his music. This week I fix that. Following Percy Mayfield will be an all out Night Tripper throwdown. Dr. John will ... Read more

Mr. Potato Head

Sat, 11/14/09
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
Thanksgiving is by far the nation's most boring holiday. Even the main event - gorging on food is compromised by the selection. Turkey' tastes like plywood and the second and third place finishers, potatoes and stuffing, are only edible if covered in gravy fat. Even the ... Read more

Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson to Visit WWOZ and Snug Harbor

Thu, 11/12/09
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
Brilliant jazz saxophonist Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson will appear tonight (Thursday, November 12th at 8 and 10 p.m.) at Snug Harbor along with Victor Adkins (p), Ed Perkins (s), Troy Davis (d) and Roland Guerin (b) in what promises to be incredible shows. On Wednesday, P... Read more

My fave 30 jazz discs of this decade, 2000-2009

Wed, 11/11/09
Authored by T.R. Johnson
So, off the top of my head, in alphabetical order, here are the 30 jazz discs that I have dug the most from this decade which is now drawing to a close... Alegria by Wayne Shorter Amarosa by Rosa Passos Avatar by Gonzalo Rubalcaba Beautiful Existence by Joe Morris Back East... Read more

Danny Barker Centennial Radio Project

Tue, 11/10/09
Authored by David Kunian
Tonight in its rawest first mix form, the Danny Barker Centennial Radio Project goes on over the airwaves: 10 PM to Midnight on David Kunian's Kitchen Sink show 5 parts - 8 to 12 minutes each - featuring Barker's biography, the Fairview Baptist Church Band, his writing, hi... Read more

Roberto Carcasses In New Orleans

Sun, 11/08/09
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
Something magical: Changes take place in my neighborhood in small increments these days. We wake to another house starting repairs or to another being finished --- and still a few lay dormant. The kudzu and politicians ruin one thing after another, and without a glance, ... Read more

Truth Universal Guest D.J. on Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show Wednesday night November 11 at 10:00 p.m.

Sun, 11/08/09
Tune in Wednesday night November 11th for our special guest D.J. Truth Universal. We have been wanting to get him on the show for a long time so you are not wanting to miss it as Truth will be in during the 11:00 hour performing live. Truth Universal performs at 508 Maison... Read more

Behind the Scenes at Voodoo with Jukebox Jack

Tue, 11/03/09
Authored by Jennifer R. Leslie
I'm sitting with 'OZ show host Jukebox Jack just before the live broadcast of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. The WWOZ broadcast truck is to the left and behind us is the WWOZ/SoCo stage under golden-hour sun and near-perfect weather. An ideal closing Sunday for Voodoo. ... Read more

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