New Orleans Trombonist Mark Mullins and Bonerama Play Jazz Fest Friday, May 4th
New Orleans trombonist Mark Mullins, and his slidework colleague Craig Klein, formed Bonerama nearly 15 years ago to put the trombone front and center in a contemporary music ensemble – a notion...
View ArticleJazz Vocalist Stephanie Jordan Sings Tribute to Lena Horne at JazzFest
The 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, presented by Shell, kicks off Friday at the Fair Grounds. We go Inside the Arts for conversation with jazz vocalist and native daughter Stephanie...
View ArticleBassist George Porter, Jr. Plays Jazz Fest with Runnin' Pardners May 3, and...
Great New Orleans bassist George Porter, Jr. plays Jazz Fest with his longtime Runnin' Pardners Thursday, May 3, and with the funky METERS Sunday, May 6.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhere Y'Eat: Eating by the Numbers at Jazz Fest
What happens when your top Jazz Fest picks are on the plate instead of on stage? One hungry fest fan finds out.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSync-Up entertainment industry conference kicks off in New Orleans
In conjunction with Jazzfest, the 5th annual free entertainment industry conference called Sync-Up kicks off today.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleVersatile and Accomplished New Orleans Pianist Larry Sieberth Plays Jazz Fest...
Larry Sieberth is one of New Orleans' most versatile and accomplished pianists and a top-notch arranger and composer – which may account for him landing 7 gigs at this year's fest – including Saturday,...
View ArticleNew Orleans' Jazzfest and the Oil Spill
On this week's episode we'll take a look at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival from several different points of view. Plus Eve Abrams investigates Shell Beach, Louisiana during the second...
View ArticleIguanas to Debut New "Sin to Sin" CD at Jazz Fest Thursday, May 3rd
For over 20 years now Rod Hodges, Joe Cabral and the Iguanas have lured listeners onto the dance floor with their intoxicating blend of blues and Latin grooves. Catch them playing music from their new...
View ArticleGreat Pianist and Composer Herbie Hancock Plays Jazz Fest with His Quartet...
Herbie Hancock is one of the world's finest pianists – and a great composer. He plays Jazz Fest with his quartet Saturday, May 5.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGreat Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon to Bring "Hello Pops" Louis Armstrong...
Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world's finest trombonists - a talented trumpeter - and gifted vocalist. Wycliffe Gordon brings his acclaimed "Hello Pops" tribute to Louis Armstrong to Jazz Fest Friday,...
View ArticleStories from The Track
Terrance Osborne, the creator of this year's official New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Festival poster, discusses his creative process, his ties to New Orleans, and his favorite foods at the...
View ArticleVocalist Ingrid Lucia has Jazz Fest Lagniappe
The second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, presented by Shell, is here. Four days of back-to-back music in a variety of genres will fill the air at the Fair Grounds. We go...
View ArticleSoul-Stirring Singer Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Play Jazz Fest Sunday,...
For right at a decade now Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have been one of the most soulful and dynamic bands going. They play Jazz Fest Sunday, May 6.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Orleans Pianist Jesse McBride Leads Living Tribute to Harold Battiste at...
Top-notch New Orleans pianist Jesse McBride is a long-time friend and protege of outstanding composer, arranger, producer, educator and saxophonist Harold Battiste – and leads an all-star big band...
View ArticleFair Grounds Getting Ready For Infield Derby Festival and Jazz Fest
The infield of the Fair Grounds is getting ready for a festival, but it’s not the one you may imagine.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNOLA Life Stories: George Wein's Rocky Road To Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest creator George Wein was a pianist and professor of jazz studies at Boston University when he organized the Newport Jazz Festival in 1954. He...
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