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Jon Cleary, Davell Crawford, Dr. John: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 06/24/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Jon Cleary, Davell Crawford, and Dr. John all play the same piano at Jazz Fest 2010. Photo by Black Mold. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, ... Read more

Spencer Bohren: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 06/23/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Spencer Bohren performs at Jazz Fest on April 27, 2018. Photo by Marc PoKempner. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them... Read more

Photos: Dr. John Memorial Second Line

Sun, 06/23/19

Photos from the second line for Dr. John, from the Orpheum Theater (following the conclusion of his memorial celebration) as captured by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee on June 22, 2019. Read more

In Memoriam: Dave Bartholomew

Sun, 06/23/19

Famed New Orleans producer, composer, arranger, and musician Dave Bartholomew has passed away on June 23, 2019 at the age of 100. Bartholomew is best known for his string of hits with Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Earl King, Shirley & Lee, James “Sugar Boy” Crawford, Robert Pa... Read more

Video: Dr. John Memorial Second Line

Sat, 06/22/19

Today's second line for Dr. John, from the Orpheum Theater (following the conclusion of his memorial celebration) to where he was laid to rest at St. Louis Cemetery. Watch below and thank you to all who tuned in to celebrate his life from near and far today. Read more

Koindu drum circle: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 06/22/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Drum circle at Koindu in 1976. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, ... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/21/19

Creole Rice at Koindu: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 06/21/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Food booth in the Koindu food area in 1981. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz F... Read more

Video: Dr. John tributes at WWOZ

Thu, 06/20/19

Kyle Roussel, David Torkanowsky, and John Papa Gros all joined us in the studio in recent days to pay tribute to the late Mac Rebennack. Check out their performances, featuring many stories from over the years, below. Read more

Chilling: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 06/20/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Taking it easy at the Fairgrounds on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our... Read more