Jazz Fest

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

'Reverence,' on Allison Miner

Thu, 09/21/17
In honor of what would've been Allison Miner's 68th birthday (Sep. 23), here's Reverence, a documentary about this uniquely driven woman who had a huge influence on New Orleans music and culture. Reverence is a close look at the life and work of a woman who spent her life "... Read more

100 Best Photos of Jazz Fest 2017

Wed, 05/10/17
The 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is in the books! As always, there was a ton of great music, food, parades, and special moments. Take a look below at some of the best photos of the Fest as captured by the WWOZ photography team-- Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Eli Mergel... Read more

Photo highlights from Day 7 of Jazz Fest 2017

Mon, 05/08/17
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out these highlights from Sunday, May 7 - Day 7, the last day of Jazz Fest 2017!  It was a beautiful day with shining sun and lots of fantastic music.  Read more

Photo highlights from Day 6 of Jazz Fest 2017

Sun, 05/07/17
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out these highlights from Day 6 (May 6) from Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Olivia Greene, Charlie Steiner, and Black Mold! Read more

Photo highlights from Day 5 of Jazz Fest 2017

Sat, 05/06/17
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out these highlights from Day 5 (May 5) from Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Black Mold, and Eli Mergel! Read more

Interview: Trey Anastasio

Fri, 05/05/17
WWOZ's Dean Ellis got to sit down with Trey Anastasio of The Trey Anastasio Band before they rocked the Gentilly Stage on Day 1 of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last Friday, April 28, 2017.  There are "more great local musicians in this town today than in the res... Read more

5 things to know for 5/5 - 5/11

Fri, 05/05/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
It's another great week to be in New Orleans!  1) We're amidst the second weekend of the 48th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and things couldn't be looking better! Music, food, cultural presentations, and weather are all fantastic. There are too many great act... Read more

Photo highlights from Day 4 of Jazz Fest 2017

Fri, 05/05/17
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special. Check out some highlights from Day 4 (May 4) below! More will be added throughout the day. Read more

Jazz Fest Weekend 2 broadcast previews

Tue, 05/02/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
We're coming to you all weekend long from Jazz Fest 2017, Thursday through Sunday! WWOZ is planning to bring you over a dozen acts from the second weekend of Jazz Fest 2017, including sets from Quiana Lynell & the Lush Life Band (12:30-1:20p Thursday), Doyle Cooper Jazz Ban... Read more

Photo highlights from Jazz Fest Day 3

Tue, 05/02/17
Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make Jazz Fest special-- even on a day that was half rained out. Jazz Fest wasn't able to open the gates till 3p on Sunday, April 30 but there was still some great music and happenings. Check out some highlights... Read more

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