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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

In Memoriam: Frank Wills

Tue, 05/15/12

Jorge Fuentes reflects on our friend Frank: "A reliable volunteer at the station, Frank Wills quickly took a liking to recording 'spots,' the announcements that we play on air at the station. I liked to use his voice because he had natural delivery and an unmistakable New Orle... 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

Little Freddie King - My New Orleans

Fri, 05/11/12

Authored by: Zachary Young

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

"Something Thoughtful, Something Refreshing"

Tue, 05/08/12

Authored by: George Ingmire

This week we travel through Brazil, Chicago and New Orleans on a musical raft. We are also visited by Ultimate Kitchen Commando, Jodi Brown, for a sampling of some nutrient dense food and speak with Jeff Albert from the Open Ears Music Series. 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

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