WWOZ brings together our local, national and international supporters into a distinctive community that celebrates and strengthens the music, musicians, culture and culture bearers of New Orleans.
On this week’s program, we enjoy the sounds of Eric Lindell and
Sunliners, recorded live in the New Orleans Botanical Gardens in City
Park. As a tireless discoverer of musical gems, Eric draws upon a vast
array of American musical monuments, from the soulful majesty of The...
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Was that a hot first weekend of Jazz Fest or what? Check out photo highlights
for each day with photos from WWOZ's amazing volunteer photographers.
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
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WWOZ Piano Night happens tomorrow, April 28! One of the many performers will
be Cyrus Chestnut. Check him out below, from KPLU in Seattle doing "Tonk,"
"Polka Dots And Moonbeams" and "No Problem".
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not
Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged
greatest music and culture event on the planet. I hope you have remembered
your sunscreen and paced your partying; one more great day ah...
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Photo highlights from yesterday at Jazz Fest.
Today at Jazz Fest:
WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule
2:40-3:40, John Boutte in the Jazz Tent
4:05-5:05, Preservation Hall Jazz Band in the Blues Tent
6:00-7:00, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra in the Jazz ...
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Jazz legend and trad jazz advocate Bob Wilber talked with WWOZ's Sally Young
today on the Allison Miner Stage at Jazz Fest. He talked about his long
career in music, including:
The jazz scene in New York in the 1940s.
His long relationships with Sidney Bechet and Benny Go...
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136 photos from yesterday at Jazz Fest.
And, just for the heck of it, 49 more.
Today at Jazz Fest:
WWOZ's Live Broadcast schedule
11:20 - 12:20, Economy Hall Tent, Shotgun Jazz Band
12:20-1:10, Jazz Tent, Geoff Clapp
1:50- 2:50, Economy Hall Tent, Treme Brass Band
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