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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

"New Orleans All The Way Live: Eric Lindell – Live in the New Orleans Botanical Gardens"

Tue, 04/29/14
Authored by George Ingmire
On this week’s program, we enjoy the sounds of Eric Lindell and Sunliners, recorded live in the New Orleans Botanical Gardens in City Park.  As a tireless discoverer of musical gems, Eric draws upon a vast array of American musical monuments, from the soulful majesty of The... Read more

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, "Just Kissed My Baby" at the Maple Leaf

Mon, 04/28/14
Authored by David Stafford
WWOZ Piano Night artists John Cleary and Nigel Hall appear in this brand new video from ABIS Productions, recorded live at the Maple Leaf.   Read more

Jazz Fest - First Weekend Highlights

Mon, 04/28/14
Authored by David Stafford
Was that a hot first weekend of Jazz Fest or what? Check out photo highlights for each day with photos from WWOZ's amazing volunteer photographers. Friday, April 25 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Read more

Food of the Day: Spicy Natchitoches Meat Pie

Sun, 04/27/14
Authored by David Stafford
Our food of the day for day 3 of Jazz Fest: Spicy Natchitoches Meat Pie. And the the crawfish pie too...     Read more

Three Songs by Cyrus Chestnut at KPLU

Sun, 04/27/14
Authored by David Stafford
WWOZ Piano Night happens tomorrow, April 28! One of the many performers will be Cyrus Chestnut. Check him out below, from KPLU in Seattle doing "Tonk," "Polka Dots And Moonbeams" and "No Problem".   Read more

BILL’S 2014 JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY III

Sun, 04/27/14
Authored by Bill DeTurk
  It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet.  I hope you have remembered your sunscreen and paced your partying; one more great day ah... Read more

Yesterday & Today at Jazz Fest, Sunday, April 27

Sun, 04/27/14
Authored by David Stafford
      Photo highlights from yesterday at Jazz Fest.     Today at Jazz Fest:   WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule 2:40-3:40, John Boutte in the Jazz Tent 4:05-5:05, Preservation Hall Jazz Band in the Blues Tent 6:00-7:00, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra in the Jazz ... Read more

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