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The Rolling Stones played at Jazz Fest today! It was a wonderful set filled
with special moments from the world's biggest rock band.
The legendary Irma Thomas joined The Rolling Stones onstage for a fantastic
performance of 'Time Is On My Side,' a song she originally record...
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Check out these wonderful pictures from a sold out WWOZ Piano Night on
Monday, April 29, 2024 at House of Blues! Thank you to everyone who came out
to support WWOZ at our flagship annual fundraiser. Very special thanks to our
28 performers this year, and to our volunteer ph...
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We are very sad to share the news that Nick Daniels, the longtime bass player
director of Dumpstaphunk, passed on Thursday at the age of 68. His management
confirmed the news to WWOZ.
Nick Daniels III had a long career in New Orleans music, also performing with
the Neville...
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Each year, The WWOZ Hospitality Tent is its own little world within Jazz Fest
as 'OZilians from across the world ebb and flow through the tent throughout
the day! Here are the Guardians of the Groove who we caught on "film" this
year. Thank you so much to our Brass Passers ...
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We love our Brass Passers! Thank you to everyone who did it up right at the
WWOZ Hospitality Tent during Jazz Fest 2024. Look for yourself in the
gallery below!
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A few photo highlights from a beautiful first and second day of Jazz Fest
2024 on Thursday, April 25! Sunshine, amazing music, delicious food,
wonderful friends, and a good time passed by all!
WWOZ is broadcasting live from all 8 days of the festival, 11am-7pm CT. Tune
in ...
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For the second time, 1 Million Strong will partner with Jazz Fest to include
a free, sober-supportive space at the festival for attendees to cool down,
recharge, and enjoy the music of Jazz Fest and alcohol-free cocktails in a
relaxing environment!
"Having 1 Million Strong...
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Clarence Frogman Henry, who passed last week, was a longtime friend and
supporter of WWOZ. He came to our studios many times.
Today, from 2-4pm CT, WWOZ's Neil Pellegrin will host two hours of Frogman's
music, with stories of his life and career. He'll also include a super-...
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