Lionel Ferbos' birthday is on July 17, one week from today. This year he will be 102!

Still leading The Louisiana Shakers most Saturday nights at Palm Court Jazz Cafe, he is New Orleans' oldest active musician. He has played every JazzFest and is still a fixture at major music festivals in New Orleans.

Tune in to celebrate 102 years of Lionel Ferbos and to start the countdown!

Thursday, July 11, 10:00AM New Orleans Time on WWOZ 90.7FM or wwoz.org