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Food of the Day: Ya Ka Mein

Sat, 05/03/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Our food of the day for day 6 of Jazz Fest, Ya Ka Mein (New Orleans-style beef noodle soup) from Miss Linda's.     Read more

Yesterday and Today at Jazz Fest, Saturday, May 3

Sat, 05/03/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Photo highlights from yesterday at Jazz Fest.   Today at Jazz Fest:   WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule 11:15-12:00, Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band from the Economy Hall Tent 12:20-1:10, Nick Sanders Trio from the Jazz Tent 3:55-5:05, Jon Batiste & Stay Human from the Jaz... Read more

Stevie Wonder, Live on German TV, 1974

Sat, 05/03/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

For your weekend viewing pleasure: 31 excellent minutes of vintage Stevie Wonder, from the German TV show Musikladen/Beat Club in 1974. See the video's YouTube page, including its comments section, for details about the Wonderlove lineup for this performance. The set opens ... Read more

Food of the Day: Hot Sausage Po-Boy

Fri, 05/02/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Our food of the day for day 4 of Jazz Fest, the Hot Sausage Po-Boy from Vaucresson's.     Read more

Yesterday and Today at Jazz Fest, Friday, May 2

Fri, 05/02/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Photo highlights from yesterday at Jazz Fest.   Today at Jazz Fest:   WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule 12:25-1:15, John Mahoney Big Band from the Jazz Tent 2:45-3:45, Charmaine Neville Band from the Blues Tent 5:50-7:00, Charles Bradley & the Extraordinares from the Blues Tent... Read more

Food of the Day: Crawfish Strudel

Thu, 05/01/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Our food of the day for day 2 of Jazz Fest, the Crawfish Strudel.     Read more

Today at Jazz Fest, Thursday May 1

Thu, 05/01/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Today at Jazz Fest: WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule 12:30-1:30, Forgotten Souls from the Jazz & Heritage Stage 2:50-3:45, Stanton Moore from the Jazz Tent 4:35-5:35, Bill Summers & Jazalsa from the Jazz & Heritage Stage 6:00-7:00, New Orleans Nightcrawlers from the Jazz & He... Read more

Harold Battiste Jazz Hero Award Presentation and Free Concert w/ Jesse McBride and Next Generation, Wed., Apr. 30

Wed, 04/30/14

Authored by:  Soul Sister

Harold Battiste Jazz Hero Award Presentation + Concert Tribute with Jesse McBride and the Next Generation Wednesday, April 30: International Jazz Day The Prime Example Jazz Club 1909 N. Broad St. (at St. Bernard Avenue), New Orleans 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the publi... Read more

WWOZ Piano Night Photo Galleries

Wed, 04/30/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

WWOZ Piano Night was epic! Before we get back into Jazz Fest, let's take a moment and check out these photo galleries. Highlights Food Donors Arrivals Patron Party   Read more

The Iguanas, "Lupita" from Iguanas in the House

Tue, 04/29/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

In 1995, the Iguanas (who play Friday at Jazz Fest) recorded "Lupita" at a session with the late Keith Keller at Chez Flames Studio on Annunciation St in the Lower Garden District. This clip from Robert Mugge's short film "Iguanas In The House", documents that session:    ... Read more