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Lady Jetsetters Second Line Parade, Sun. 12p

Tue, 02/12/19

'OZone Email Newsletter for February 2019

Tue, 02/12/19
In the FEBRUARY 2019 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: Report to the Community for 2018 | Lineup for Jazz Fest's 50th | Jazz Fest 50th Anniversary Photos, Videos & more | Volunteer Spotlight: Mikayla Braun | Show Host Spotlight: Duane Williams | Recipes: Potato... Read more

New Orleans Groove Masters: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 02/12/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Groove Masters featuring Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, and Jason Marsalis on May 6, 2017. Happy birthday to Herlin Riley! Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with ou... Read more

Video: Abramson Sci Academy on School Groove

Mon, 02/11/19
The Abramson Sci Academy Brass Band joined host Murf Reeves this afternoon for the February edition of School Groove at WWOZ! These students are in top-notch shape-- it's almost time for the Mardi Gras parades!  Read more

Treme Brass Band with Trombone Shorty: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 02/11/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
18-year-old Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews performs with the Treme Brass Band in Economy Hall on May 2, 2004. Uncle Lionel Batiste, pictured here on bass drum, was born on this date in 1931. Photo by Ice Cube Slim, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.  In... Read more

Deacon John: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 02/10/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Deacon John at Jazz Fest 2005. 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 celebration of th... Read more

Monday: Abramson Sci Academy Brass Band on School Groove

Sat, 02/09/19

Dianne Reeves: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 02/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Dianne Reeves in the WWOZ Jazz Tent on May 5, 2018. 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 m... Read more

Rhythm Room 02/08/19

Sat, 02/09/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Point Blank Ansel Collins 02:21 Come Back Darling 2 What You Gonna Do Mavis Staples 04:06 Live In London 3 Living Water Liz Brasher 03:00 Painted Image 4 Searching For My Love Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces 02:29 The Fame Studios Story 1961-1973 5 after tonight junior englis... Read more

An intimate performance: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Fri, 02/08/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
The early Jazz Fests were more intimate-- here's a shot of the audience sitting in front of the stage in 1971 by John Messina, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. This is in Congo Square, the site of the first two festivals. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th ... Read more

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