Happy Jazz Fest. Enjoy this special issue packed with schedules, maps, and more that previews all the action with a particular focus on the First Weekend.
Our daily Jazz Fest picks include not only headliners, but other bands to catch who may not be on your radar. We also feature what to eat and which art vendors to visit to help you plan out a full day.
Don’t forget all of the great live music taking place at night. Our Night Show Picks include great acts playing at venues large and small, with genres ranging from hip hop to funk to rock.
Germaine Bazzle has been singing classic New Orleans jazz for decades. Ms. Bazzle turned 91 last month and shows no signs of slowing down. Don’t miss Dean Shapiro’s profile of this local treasure, and be sure to catch her at the Fair Grounds. Other features include the ultimate history of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, how to Jazz Fest with kids, and more. And keep an eye out for our May Jazz Fest Weekend II issue—out just as the first weekend is wrapping up.
