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Joy of Jazz: Day 1

Thu, 08/22/13
Authored by Jorge Fuentes
(Reporting from Johannesburg). Here is a quick rundown on what's happened at Standard Bank's Joy of Jazz Festival so far.  The official press conference was held Wednesday evening in a posh hotel in Johannesburg, with the mayor and other delegates of the city.  Some of the ... Read more

New Orleans All The Way Live: Happy 4th Anniversary! Hustlin’ Down in New Orleans

Wed, 08/21/13
Authored by George Ingmire
This week’s program is part 1 of a 3 part series, celebrating 4 years of “New Orleans All the Way Live” with live music recorded at festivals, in clubs and a house party in the Musician’s Village. Read more

Mahalia Jackson at the Newport Jazz Festival

Mon, 08/19/13
Authored by David Stafford
In the video below, from the film Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960), the great Mahalia Jackson delivers a rousing, crowd-pleasing rendition of "Didn't It Rain". Though it was relased in 1960, the film was actually recorded in 1958, at the Neport Jazz Festival. According to the ... Read more

"Happy 4th Anniversary: Hustlin' Down in New Orleans "

Mon, 08/19/13
Authored by George Ingmire
This week’s program is part 1 of a 3 part series, celebrating 4 years of “New Orleans All the Way Live” with live music recorded at festivals, in clubs and a house party in the Musician’s Village. The featured musicians on this week's anniversary episode include Paul San... Read more

JOY OF JAZZ - New Orleans Goes to South Africa

Fri, 08/16/13
Authored by Jorge Fuentes
Last year, WWOZ visited Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the Standard Bank JOY OF JAZZ Festival.  We were invited again to celebrate the 15th year of the festival, and we are going to be in good company, since several New Orleans culture standard-bearers are included in... Read more

New Orleans Music Video: John Boutte and Paul Sanchez, "At the Foot of Canal Street"

Fri, 08/16/13
Authored by David Stafford
Though this song is perhaps best known from HBO's Treme (Season 1, Episode 4; see that version here), the rendition below may be, to quote from a comment on its YouTube page, the "Best. Version. Ever." According to a Threadhead Records post, Boutte and Sanchez "met at a back... Read more

New Orleans All The Way Live: "Jazz in the Park / Civic Theatre"

Thu, 08/15/13
Authored by George Ingmire
Right around the corner from the summer heat is a fall full of festivals and other happenings.  On today’s program, we’ll preview some of the things you can do as the weather cools in the Crescent City, including Jazz in the Park, which is returning for its 4th time to Arms... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for August, 2013

Wed, 08/14/13
In This Issue In This Issue Valley of the Silent Men Hits the Streets August 25 Warren Easton Jazz Legends Benefit Concert, September 5 Navigating the Affordable Care Act for Musicians Fall 2013 Auditions for the Heritage School of Music... Read more

"Jazz in the Park / Civic Theatre"

Wed, 08/14/13
Authored by George Ingmire
Right around the corner from the summer heat is a fall full of festivals and other happenings.  On today’s program, we’ll preview some of the things you can do as the weather cools in the Crescent City, including Jazz in the Park, which is returning for its 4th time to Arms... Read more

Recipe: Margie Perez's "Mom's Cuban Flan"

Mon, 08/12/13
Margie Perez recently demonstrated this recipe, from WWOZ's cookbook, That Sounds Good!, on WGNO's News with a Twist. Like most flan recipes, the list of ingredients is short, but Perez offers a variety of optional additions, including strawberries, bananas, cream cheese, even... Read more

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