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Calvin Johnson, Jr. Visits Before His CD Release Party

Wed, 01/02/13
Authored by Jelly Roll Justice
  On Thursday, January 3rd, the Calvin Johnson Quartet debuts its 2012 album "Jewel's Lullaby" at Snug Harbor.  Before heading over for sound check, Calvin will stop by WWOZ for an interview just after five (5 p.m.) with Jelly Roll Justice. Calvin Johnson, Jr. was born with... Read more

Ronald Lewis - My New Orleans

Wed, 01/02/13
Authored by Zachary Young

"That Sounds Good"

Wed, 01/02/13
Authored by George Ingmire
On today’s program, we enjoy two sides of Brass, featuring Bonerama and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. We also turn you onto a couple recipes from “That Sounds Good”, WWOZ's new cookbook, including interviews with Craig Klein and Amzie Adams. Read more

Smoking Time Jazz Club CD Release Party on Saturday, January 5 at Maison!

Sun, 12/30/12
Authored by Carrie Booher
Local favorites The Smoking Time Jazz Club are celebrating the release of their third CD, "Oh Sister, Ain't That Hot!" on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Maison on Frenchmen. The band takes the stage from 7-10pm, and will have the new CD available for purchase that night. No... Read more

Re-Oriental Yourself for the New Year

Sat, 12/29/12
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
There are innumerable Americana songs with Chinese themes.  Perhaps more about China than all the other Asian countries combined.  Maybe it's because the stereotypical riff of Chinese music sounds so much like the cha cha progression.  Or maybe it's every musician's irresis... Read more

Roots of Music's Marching Crusaders to the Rose Parade

Fri, 12/28/12
The Marching Crusaders earned a coveted invitation to march in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2013. With 40 million viewers tuning in from around the world, this will be a mighty big spotlight shining on an incredible bunch of young musicians. Read more

From 504 Magazine: Poncho Sanchez

Thu, 12/27/12
Check out these excerpts and photos on Poncho Sanchez and his recent collaboration with Terrence Banchard, from our friends at 504 Magazine. Read more

May Your Holiday be Koozie & Bright!

Tue, 12/25/12
On the airwaves and on the streets, we are sending out a bear hug of groovy 'OZ love in hopes of making sure your day is a fabulous one! Thank you so much for tuning in and being a part of WWOZ! Read more

"Rex Gregory Redux"

Mon, 12/24/12
Authored by George Ingmire
Today's show features Saxophonist, Flautist and Clarinet player Rex Gregory, a jazz musician whose philosophical ideas influence his compositions as much as his teachers and collaborators do. This show was recorded at the Blue Nile. On this recording, Rex is joined on stage by... Read more

Phil Frazier - My New Orleans

Sun, 12/23/12
Authored by Zachary Young

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