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Herlin Riley Showcases New Orleans Piano at JALC

Tue, 05/15/12

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice

On May 11th and 12th, drumming genius Herlin Riley led the way in presenting three of New Orleans' finest pianists in the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. With musical director Herlin and bassist Reginald Veal graciously taking supporting roles to Ellis Marsalis, Henr... Read more

Sound Clash Round 6

Tue, 05/15/12

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Join Brice Nice (Vinyl) vs. Alski (Digital) on the Rhythm Room this Friday for another musical duel. As usual the only rule is staying in the groove. Read more

Marcus Roberts and JALC Celebrates the Music of Jelly Roll Morton

Mon, 05/14/12

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice

A full house of jazz lovers in the Rose Theatre at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York were taken to class by Marcus Roberts and his orchestra as they played a myriad of tunes by the great Jelly Roll Morton. Roberts is not only one of the most brilliant piano players in the... Read more

More Jazz Fest Memories

Sun, 05/13/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

Here's a gallery of more photos of some great moments at Jazz Fest 2012! We've also posted more photos from the Photo Booth at the WWOZ Hospitality Tent, on Facebook! Log in to Facebook, and tag yourself and your friends! Read more

Thanks for all the hardwork!

Thu, 05/10/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

A Million Thank Yous... To the tons of volunteers who made Jazz Fest and Piano Night 2012 a success! A.A., Al Laskey, Alcee Metevier, Alex Kuehnle, Andrea Foreman, Andrew Grafe, Andrew Monson, Anne Fleming, Ayanna Toney, Bill Sasser, Becky Thomson, Bob Rodrigue, Bobby Vall... Read more

Jazz Fest 2012 Quote of the Year

Wed, 05/09/12

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

"I wish Shell would sponsor events like this in my country. In my country they only sponsor destruction and death." -Nigerian band leader Seun Kuti in interview with Robert Barry. Read more

Jazz Fest: It's Over

Mon, 05/07/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

We came, we ate, we Jazz Fest-Ed! Closing out the last day of the festival was the sounds of The Neville Brothers, Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias and Rockin Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters. We ate our last bite of crawfish strudel, alligator pie, oyster bisque and man... Read more

Jazz Fest Day 6 Highlights

Sun, 05/06/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

We thought we'd be getting rain, but aside from a little sprinkle (and misters all around the festival), the Jazz Fest was saved for another day from the Jazz Fest curse (the curse: it rains at least one day of the festival). Our live broadcast from two 'OZ broadcast trucks... Read more

Jazz Fest Day 5 Highlights

Fri, 05/04/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

Day 5 at the Fairgrounds was blessed with weather that was hot but kept everyone happy and dancing. Slaking our thirst with all the delicious iced coffee and fruit over at the 'OZ Hospitality Tent. We broadcasted Dukes of Dixieland, Jeremy Lyons, Mark Braud and the New Orle... Read more

Jazz Fest Day 4 Highlights

Thu, 05/03/12

Authored by: WWOZ Editors

The only Thursday of Jazz Fest is a special day at the Fairgrounds: the hardcore Jazz Festers are out in full force, after putting on their straw hats and calling in sick to work. It's also the day that the Festival gives out tickets to school children to attend the festiva... Read more

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