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Friends Get Together and Jam for Marva Wright

Mon, 08/17/09

Authored by:  Your Friend

Les Getrex, along with a galaxy of other New Orleans musicians, will play at Tipitina's on Saturday, August 22, as part of a 'Benefit Jam' for New Orleans' own Queen of the Blues, Ms. Marva Wright. Marva is recovering from two strokes that she suffered during the last few mont... Read more

Sturgis Riot Caused by WWOZ Host

Fri, 08/14/09

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

I've been away from the Petri Dish of all music, New Orleans for the last three weeks. I'm on a Hajj to the source of the flushes that come out of my New Orleans tap.  Yep, I'm above the headwaters, all the way to the continental divide - Yellowstone, Tetons, Boulder, Colo... Read more

Grandpa Elliott Plays & Sings on Colbert Report!

Thu, 08/13/09

Authored by:  Mike Kobrin

Those of you who frequent the French Quarter know Grandpa Elliott's soulful voice and unique harmonica playing from hearing him on a corner on Royal Street. Or perhaps you tuned in to our live broadcast of Mark Johnson's "Playing for Change" project last month, which featured ... Read more

Join us August 12 as we celebrate National Vinyl Record Day on the Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show

Wed, 08/12/09

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Join us as we celebrate Vinyl Record Day on the Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show Wednesday August 12th at 10:00 p.m. Those begging for a bit of trivia will be happy to know that this also happens to be the day that Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877. According to the... Read more

Bob Andrews Special Guest on Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show on TUESDAY August 18

Sat, 08/08/09

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Join us on the Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show on TUESDAY August 18th at 10:00 p.m. with our very special guest Mr. Bob Andrews. As you may know we are normally on Wednesday nights, however as you well know if you listen to the Live Wire music calendar our guest Bob Andrews has ... Read more

Terence Blanchard Talks to 'OZ About "Choices"

Thu, 07/30/09

Authored by:  Mike Kobrin

Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard stopped by the station the other day during Jazz from the Market, with Dean Ellis sitting in for T.R. Johnson, and I sat with them in the studio as they talked about a wide range of topics. Terence had a lot of great stories to share both o... Read more

Tuesday at 5pm: Terence Blanchard Interview

Tue, 07/28/09

Authored by:  Mike Kobrin

Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will be WWOZ's guest on Tuesday July 28 at around 5 p.m. during Jazz from the Market with T.R. Johnson! We don't know exactly when he'll be on the air, but be sure to tune in and stay glued to WWOZ 90.7 FM to catch this special inter... Read more

Hart McNee memorial show

Hart McNee Passed July 14: Rest in Peace, Dear Friend

Tue, 07/14/09

Authored by:  Mike Kobrin

New Orleans flautist Hart McNee passed away July 14, 2009, at the age of 66. A memorial will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Sound Café on Port and Chartres in the Bywater. T.R. Johnson will honor McNee with a "Hart Party" on today's Jazz from the Market show f... Read more

Care-Actors: Songs about New Orleans Figures

Tue, 07/07/09

Authored by:  George Ingmire

Whether it's the Buddy Bolden Blues by Jelly Roll Morton or Marie Laveau by any number of songwriters, New Orleanians have been immortalized through lyrics. On the New Orleans Music Show, Wednesday - July 8th (11am to 2pm) - I will be playing songs about the Care-Actors, to... Read more