Join us this Friday night August 3rd at Midnight till 5 a.m. Saturday morning as The Boudin has stolen the keys for the Ride, and is filling in for the Midnight Creeper.  The loose plan is to invite Special Guest D.J.'s with each spinning 30 minute sets.  D.j. 1 will spin a... Read more

Photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee documented two weeks of memorial activities for Uncle Lionel Batiste, and has shared many of these photos with WWOZ. Here is Ryan's own selection of his best images from second lines and the funeral, most of which have not been seen online. We... Read more

This week’s program is a mixture of love songs and sweets. And since it’s a little on the warm side these days, we’ll spend most of our time enjoying cool desserts with a little cake on the side. Read more

The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic is teaming up with WWOZ to find and promote late night healthy eating options in New Orleans. Whether you're a musician, a service industry professional, or a music lover, you've been out late at night and found yourself looking for what to ea... Read more

For the last year, we have been blessed to say that Lionel Ferbos is our favorite 100 year old trumpet player. Today he reaches another milestone- he is 101 years young! Happy birthday, Lionel! After coming on the Traditional Jazz Show last week, Lionel got to enjoy some co... Read more

Ok, so maybe you're thinking, "Hot soup? In this weather?" but here at 'OZ we are thinking "Bastille Day with brandy, croutons and cheese." Even if Bastille Day has come and gone, you can still celebrate New Orleans' Frenchiness with this fantastic dish. This recipe is courtes... Read more

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Today’s program is a peek into the more progressive side of jazz, featuring the Rob Wagner Trio with Rob Wagner on saxophone, James Alsanders on Drums and Jesse Morrow on Bass, recorded at Snug Harbor in the fall of 2011. Read more

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Tune in on Thursday, July 12, for an extra special edition of Traditional Jazz, starting off with one hour of music dedicated to Uncle Lionel Batiste, Treme Brass Band's bass drummer and co-leader with Benny Jones, who passed away on July 8th, 2012.  Unc's inimitable style ... Read more