Published on:
April 29th, 2017
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out some highlights from Day 1 below! More will be added throughout the day.
Jazz Fest 2017 Day 1
WWOZ's Action Jackson with band director Wilbert Rawlins. Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Black Mohawk Spy Queen during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Black Mohawk Spy Boy during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Big Chief Kevin parading with Black Foot Hunters during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
John Mahoney Big Band perform at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Black Foot Hunters in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent - Day 1 Jazz Fest 2017 - April 28
Lunchtime at Day 1 of Jazz Fest - April 28, 2017
New food item: Fried Des Allemands Catfish Filet Po-Boy from Galley Seafood Restaurant in Food Area 2 at Jazz Fest 2017
Semolian Warriors on the Jazz & Heritage Stage - Day 1 Jazz Fest - April 28, 2017
Cuba comes to Jazz Fest, Day 1 - April 28, 2017
Cultural Exchange Pavilion - Viva Cuba! at Day 1 Jazz Fest - April 28, 2017
WWOZ shirt spotted in the audience - Jazz Fest Day 1 - April 28, 2017
Mardi Gras Indians on parade at Day 1 Jazz Fest - April 28, 2017
Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns hit the Acura Stage, Jazz Fest Day 1 - April 28, 2017
Fest hats are the best! Jazz Fest Day 1 - April 28, 2017
Fest hats are the best! Jazz Fest Day 1 - April 28, 2017
No Smoking Anything in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent
The sun sets over Day 1 of Jazz Fest - April 28, 2017
This is the WWOZ Hospitality Tent! Photo by Eli Mergel
Crowd control April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Getting set up for the broadcast on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Crowd streams in on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
David L. Harris in the Jazz Tent on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Batiste Fathers & Sons. Photo by Eli Mergel
Batiste Fathers & Sons. Photo by Eli Mergel
Batiste Fathers & Sons. Photo by Eli Mergel
Batiste Fathers & Sons. Photo by Eli Mergel
Allison Miner with the ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Baba Doug Redd with the ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Michael P. Smith with the ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
The ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Professor Longhair with the ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Allen Toussaint with the ancestors on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Mist fans in the tents. April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Ms. Linda's Ya Ka Mein Booth. April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel.
Norman Dixon, Sr. Street Parades sign April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Harry Connick Jr on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Harry Connick Jr on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Lucien Barbarin and Mark Braud in Harry Connick Jr's band. Photo by Eli Mergel
Harry Connick Jr on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Harry Connick, Jr. on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Steve Masakowski and James Singleton of Astral Project on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Tony Dagradi and Steve Masakowski of Astral Project on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Batebunda performs outside the gates on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
New Wave Brass Band on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Keep N It Real on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
The John Mahoney Big Band. Photo by Eli Mergel
April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Josh Kagler and Humanistic Praise Crusade. Photo by Eli Mergel
Josh Kagler and Humanistic Praise Crusade. Photo by Eli Mergel
Photo by Eli Mergel
Photo by Eli Mergel
Photo by Eli Mergel
Joe Krown Trio in the Blues Tent April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Walter "Wolfman" Washington performs with Joe Krown Trio on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Walter "Wolfman" Washington performs with the Joe Krown Trio in the Blues Tent on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Leon Bridges performs on Gentilly Stage, April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Joey Alexander in the Jazz Tent on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
Joey Alexander in the Jazz Tent. April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel
