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Fair Grounds Getting Ready For Infield Derby Festival and Jazz Fest

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The infield of the Fair Grounds is getting ready for a festival, but it’s not the one you may imagine.

2013 Jazz Fest Tickets Contest Rules

WWNO Staff — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:45:55 +0000

Contest Rules

Tradition and Sunshine Close Out Jazz Fest

The Associated Press — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:07:03 +0000

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Neville Brothers carried on the tradition of closing out the big stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Funky Meters, regulars at the fest since 1989, were back, and festival creator George Wein were scheduled to play with an all-star cast at the Preservation Hall and Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration.

That was Sunday's big nod to tradition.

The closing day lineup also included Bonnie Raitt, the Foo Fighters and the Rebirth Brass Band as part of the more than 60 groups performing on 11 stages.

Jazz Fest Webcast to Stream May 4, 5 and 6

WWNO Staff — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:43:11 +0000

My Morning Jacket, Bon Iver, Jimmy Buffett Acoustic, Zac Brown Band, Trombone Shorty, Bonnie Raitt, Janelle Monae, Rodrigo y Gabriela, GIVERS, Bruce Hornsby, Galactic, Preservation Hall and Friends, and many others will all be featured during the Jazz Fest webcast, which began today at 2:00 p.m.

New Orleans Pianist Jesse McBride Leads Living Tribute to Harold Battiste at Jazz Fest Sunday, May 6

Fred Kasten — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:03:36 +0000

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 living tribute to Battiste, with special guests Germaine Bazzle and Ellis Marsalis, at Jazz Fest Sunday, May 6.

Soul-Stirring Singer Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Play Jazz Fest Sunday, May 6th

Fred Kasten — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:44:40 +0000

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.

Vocalist Ingrid Lucia has Jazz Fest Lagniappe

Diane Mack — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:35 +0000

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 Inside the Arts for conversation with native daughter and jazz vocalist Ingrid Lucia, who performs Friday, May 4, on the Lagniappe Stage. Lucia has just produced a new CD aimed at helping local female vocalists reach new markets.

Stories from The Track

Poppy Tooker — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:20:34 +0000

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 fairgrounds. Plus, mixologist Chris McMillian explains the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the mint julep.

Great Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon to Bring "Hello Pops" Louis Armstrong Tribute to Jazz Fest May 4th

Fred Kasten — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:26:11 +0000

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, May 4th...

Great Pianist and Composer Herbie Hancock Plays Jazz Fest with His Quartet Saturday, May 5th

Fred Kasten — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:57:35 +0000

Herbie Hancock is one of the world's finest pianists – and a great composer. He plays Jazz Fest with his quartet Saturday, May 5.