Published on:
May 7th, 2018
What a festival it was! The weather was nearly perfect for the entire 7 days of the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Check out our "best of the fest" photo highlights below.
Special thanks to our contributing photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Leon Morris, Marc PoKempner, Michele Goldfarb, Kichea S. Burt, Michael E. McAndrew, Charlie Steiner, Bill Sasser, Keith Kujath, Leon Morris, Olivia Greene, and Black Mold.
Jazz Fest 2018
Meschiya Lake on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Pinstripe Brass Band on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2018. Photo by Bill Sasser.
Little Freddie King on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2018. Photo by Bill Sasser.
Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2018. Photo by Bill Sasser.
New Orleans Baby Dolls on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2018. Photo by Bill Sasser.
Arrianne Keelen on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Mykia Jovan on the Congo Square stage.
Yvette Landry on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Jamal Batiste performing at Congo Square Stage during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 27, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Keep n It Real SA & PC at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 27, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
New Wave Brass Band during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 27, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jon Cleary on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Shades of Praise Gospel Tent 2 on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
Free Spirit Brass Band on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
Samantha Fish in the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 27, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Samantha Fish on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Sidi Toure of Mali on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
Jake Shimabukuro on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
WWOZ's Melanie Merz, Jorge Fuentes, Marcel McGee, Marc Stone, and Keith Hill on Jazz Fest day 1 on April 27, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Steel Pulse on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Olivia Greene.
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
Michael Doucet on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Alexey Marti on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Davell Crawford on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Christian Scott on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Bobby Rush on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Cole Williams and Derrick Freeman on air Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
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Sweet Cecilia on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Michael E. McAndrew Photography.
Creole Wild West perform at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Missy Bowen, Nigel Hall, Cole Williams, and Derrick Freeman during a WWOZhospitality tent interview.
Creole Wild West perform at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Creole Wild West perform at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Creole Wild West perform at Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Terrance Simien during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Beth Arroyo Utterback with 9th Ward Black Hatchets in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent
9th Ward Black Hatchets beadwork
Cha Wa during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 28, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Deacon John on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Irma Thomas performs at the tribute to Fats Domino on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Irma Thomas performs at the tribute to Fats Domino on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Jon Batiste on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Charles Lloyd on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Lucinda Williams on Day 2 of Jazz Fest - 4.28.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows perform during Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Black Feather perform during Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Rahim Glaspy on the Congo Square Stage
Lump Crab-Stuffed Beignet from Loretta's at the Cultural Pavilion
Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Amanda Shaw performs during Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Kidd Jordan on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - 4.29.18. Photo by Charlie Steiner.
Midori Tajiri-Byrd at Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Single Ladies in the Hospitality Tent
Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comJazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Meschiya Lake pays tribute to Sweet Emma Barrett on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - 4.29.18. Photo by Olivia Greene.
Doug Kershaw and Friends during Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest 2018 day 3 on April 29, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Treme Brass Band parade in Economy Hall on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Quiana Lynell on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Henry Butler on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
David Byrne on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
David Byrne on Day 3 of Jazz Fest - April 29, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
New Orleans Nightcrawlers on Day 1 of Jazz Fest - 4.27.18. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Sunny skies on Day 4 Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
Louis Michot onstage with Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys perform during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Pat Casey and the New Sound with guest Bill Summers and Robin Barnes perform during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Patrice Fisher & Arpa on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Landry Walker Charter High School on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Mem Shannon & the Membership on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Sudan SA & PC with Sporty Brass Band during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
White Cloud Hunters Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jamil Sharif on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Louis Dudoussat, Beth Arroyo Utterback, and Dave Ankers on Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Cheyenne during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Terrace Martin performs at Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Cultural Exchange Tricentennial - Santiman and Ganifuna on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner.
Blind Boys of Alabama perform during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Blind Boys of Alabama perform during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 3, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Gal Holiday on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Landry Walker Charter High School Choir on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Men Buckjumpers Social Aid and Pleasure Club on parade on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Terrace Martin on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Gal Holiday on the Gentilly Stage. . Photo by Black Mold.
Archie Shepp on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Toots on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris.
Kumasi at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Darcy Malone and the Tangle during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Pastor Tyrone Jefferson in the Gospel Tent. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Tank and The Bangas during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Tank and The Bangas during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Glenn David Andrews in the Gospel Tent. Photo by Black Mold.
Shake Em Up Jazz Band during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.comShake Em Up Jazz Band during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Shake Em Up Jazz Band during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Naydja Co Joe & the Lagniappe Section during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Glenn David Andrews and the Tremendous Choir in the WWOZ Jazz Tent on Friday, May 3, 2018. Photo by Keith Kujath.
Jupiter and Okwess during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Germaine Bazzle in the WWOZ Jazz Tent on Friday, May 2, 2018. Photo by Keith Kujath.
Louisiana Cultural. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Marcia Ball on air at Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Lil Buck Sinegal on the sax in the Blues Tent. Photo by Black Mold.
Don Vappie in the Economy Hall Tent. Photo by Black Mold.
Ruthie Foster in the Blues Tent. Photo by Black Mold.
Tatiana Eva-Marie & the Avalon Band on the Fais Do-Do Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
Tank and the Bangas on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Glen David Andrews in Gospel Tent on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
James Andrews in Blues Tent on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
James Andrews on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Marcus Miller on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Ruthie Foster on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Ruthie Foster on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Denisia & Back Row Jazz Fest day 6 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Cinco de Jazz Fest - May 5, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
Lurrie Bell & His Chicago Blues Band on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 5, 2018. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
WWOZ artist liaison Dee Lindsey dancing at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jazz Fest foodie hats on Day 6 at Jazz Fest - May 5, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
Astral Project in the WWOZ Jazz Tent on Saturday, May 3, 2018. Photo by Keith Kujath.
Hat at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Leyla McCalla on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 5, 2018. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Dianne Reeves at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Jorge Eats at Jazz Fest: Crawfish Bisque from Baquet’s Li’l Dizzy’s Café booth. Jazz Fest day 6 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Kristin Diable on the Lagniappe Stage at Jazz Fest - May 5, 2018. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Boyfriend on the Gentilly Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
Ivan Neville. Photo by Black Mold.
New Orleans Classic R&B Legends feat. Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Photo by Black Mold.
New Orleans Classic R&B Legends feat. The Dixie Cups. Photo by the Dixie Cups.
The Revivalists on the Gentilly Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias on the Jazz & Heritage Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias on the Jazz & Heritage Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
The Lee Boys on the Fais Do-Do Stage. Photo by Black Mold.
Audrey Ferguson and The Voices of Distinction in the Gospel Tenton Day 7 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2018. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
Walter "Wolfman" Washington on Day 7 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2018. Photo by Black Mold.
Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys on Day 7 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2018. Photo by Black Mold.
George Porter, Jr. on Day 7 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2018. Photo by Black Mold.
Sasha Masakowski on Day 7 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2018. Photo by Keith Kujath.
Joe Lastie's New Olreans Sound at Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Sierra Green & the Soul Machine during Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Prince of Wales during Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Ellis Marsalis during Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
Tank and the Bangas on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Ruthie Foster on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Aaron Neville on Day 5 of Jazz Fest - 5.4.18. Photo by Leon Morris.
Tank and The Bangas during Jazz Fest day 5 on May 4, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
