Ironing Board Sam performs on Stage 2 in 1979. 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... Read more

It is with heavy hearts we share that Spencer Bohren has passed away after a strong battle with prostate cancer.  Called a “modern day troubadour,” his experiences shaped his music, which always showcased his great love for America’s wealth of traditional folk, blues, gosp... Read more

Bobby Rush in the Blues Tent 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... Read more

The Blind Boys of Alabama and Dr. John in 2015. Photo by Louis Crispino. 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, plus mo... Read more

The scene outside Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge in Treme at the start of today's second line for Dr. John. Read more

Dr. John performs at Jazz Fest in 2012 Photo by Leon Morris. 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, plus more celebrati... Read more

Each year between Jazz Fest weekends, Professor Longhair's daughter, Pat Byrd, welcomes family and friends to his former home. A number of top musicians come to pay their respects and often, they play. WWOZ was on hand this year to capture this impromptu session featuring T... Read more

The students in Loyola's summer Jazz Camp joined us in the studio for the June edition of School Groove this afternoon! Check it out below.  Read more

Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, (Dr. John) a decades-long New Orleans cultural torchbearer and accomplished pianist and songwriter, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the age of 77. Dr. John was a pioneering icon of the New Orleans style of R&B, rock and funk. His music has beco... Read more