The legendary tradition-bearing Preservation Hall Jazz Band is coming to WWOZ on Saturday, May 30, at 6 p.m. to chat and perform during Block Party with Brice Nice. They'll discuss their new album, New Orleans Preservation, Vol. 1, which was recorded in January 2009 at the ... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will present "Simply Red," a tribute to the legendary New Orleans saxophonist Alvin "Red" Tyler, at the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street in the Warehouse District. The tribute will feature stories and music that made "Red"... Read more

SUNDAY, MAY 3 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. June Gardner & the Fellas (recorded April 24) Economy Hall Tent 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. Lil' Buck Sinegal Blues Band (recorded April 25) Blues Tent 1:25 - 2:15 p.m. New Bir... Read more

SATURDAY, MAY 2 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mario Abney Quintet Jazz Tent 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. Courtney Bryan Jazz Tent 1:25 - 1:35 p.m. Interview: Ron Markham of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra WWOZ Hospitality... Read more

FRIDAY, MAY 1 11:05 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. John Mooney and Bluesiana (recorded Saturday, April 25, 4:25 - 5:25 p.m.) Blues Tent 12:25 - 1:20 p.m. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans Economy Hall Tent 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Walter Payton a... Read more

Trumpet star Christian Scott will be performing two sets at Snug Harbor on April 30. Show times are 9 and 11 p.m., and we'll be broadcasting the 11 p.m. set live on the air and online. Raised in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans and trained at institutions like NOCCA an... Read more

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 11:05 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. The Robert Cray Band (recorded last Sunday from 3:45 - 4:55 p.m.) Gentilly Stage 12:25 - 1:15 p.m. Rumba Buena Congo Square Stage 1:35 - 2:25 p.m. Louis Armstrong ... Read more

We'll be broadcasting Kermit Ruffins live from his own club, Sidney's Saloon, starting at 10:30 p.m. An alumnus of Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit is a must-hear in New Orleans, performing a mix of funky-yet-trad originals, brass band classics, and traditional jazz tunes like "T... Read more

Grayson Capps will perform live in our WWOZ studio during Sittin' at the Crossroads with Big D, and we'll be broadcasting on-air and online it as it happens!         Read more