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WWOZ Presents: Jazz Festing In Place

Wed, 04/22/20

Tue, 04/21/20

WWOZ is bringing you the sounds of Jazz Fest this (and next) Thursday through Sunday. And we've also got the scoop on how you can get the taste of Jazz Fest at home! Check out these Jazz Fest food vendors who are offering takeout, delivery, or mail order. Read more

Somethin' Else: A Tribute to Eddie Cochran

Tue, 04/21/20

Authored by: Neil Pellegrin

On this week's '50s R&B Show (Tuesdays, 7-10pm), hear "Somethin' Else: A Tribute to Eddie Cochran," as host Neil Pellegrin spotlights the brief but fruitful career of Eddie Cochran to mark the 60th anniversary of his death. It's available now on our 2-week archive. Much mo... Read more

"Jazz Festing In Place" Cubes

Tue, 04/21/20

Mon, 04/20/20

Submit your photo to festinginplace@wwoz.org to be featured in our gallery of OZilians all over the world getting their groove on to the sounds of Jazz Fest at home! Helping us stay together while we're apart. We wish we could be with you in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent at Jaz... Read more

WWOZ Piano Night: From Our Homes To Yours

Mon, 04/20/20

Rhythm Room 04/17/20

Fri, 04/17/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Chicken Gumbo Preston Love 02:09 Preston Love's Omaha Bar-B-Q 2 Spirit In The Sky Dorothy Morrison 03:37 Brand New Day (Buddah LP) 3 Try to Love Somebody (Happy Tiger LP HT-1015) Paul Kelly 03:01 Cryin' For My Baby (Singles & Stuff 1963-78) 4 Nobody But Me Ella Washington 0... Read more

In Memoriam: Counsel Chief Joe Jenkins

Thu, 04/16/20

Joe Jenkins, Counsel Chief of the Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society, became an ancestor today, at the age of 90. His passing was announced by Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson of the Guardians. It was not COVID-related. Chief Joe was one of the oldest living Mardi ... Read more

1 year anniversary of Draw Fo' Radio

Tue, 04/14/20

Authored by: Slangston Hughes, Thelonious Kryptonite

Usually, anniversaries with more tenure get more shine and attention. I, personally, feel a deep appreciation for and pride in Draw Fo' Radio's first year on the WWOZ airwaves. Not many people know but Draw Fo' Radio has been in the works for several years and to take an id... Read more

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WWOZ Presents: Jazz Festing In Place

Get 2020 Jazz Fest food for home

Get Jazz Fest food for home

Somethin' Else: A Tribute to Eddie Cochran

"Jazz Festing In Place" Cubes

Photo gallery: Festing In Place

WWOZ Piano Night: From Our Homes To Yours

Rhythm Room 04/17/20

In Memoriam: Counsel Chief Joe Jenkins

1 year anniversary of Draw Fo' Radio

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