Celebrating the Birthday of King Oliver!

Jazz cornet player and bandleader Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver was born on May 11, 1885, in Aben, Louisiana, and moved to New Orleans in his youth.  He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz to alter the sound of his horn. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong, who said his influence was such that "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, Jazz would not be what it is today." Sadly, Oliver suffered from ill health and financial troubles before his death at age 52 on April 8, 1938. Today we celebrate King Oliver’s significant influence on the music of New Orleans and the world. 

Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate with WWOZ and Irma Thomas!

This Sunday would've been Irma Thomas's 37th annual Mother's Day performance at the Audubon Zoo. Since it can't happen this year, WWOZ will be broadcasting an archived concert of hers to keep up the longstanding tradition for all the moms out there.

Listen in to this special set from the Soul Queen of New Orleans with your mom noon to 2pm NOLA time, 10am to noon L.A. time, wherever you are, at this link. 

Audubon also has a number of special digital resources going on to keep up the mom connection and celebration-- check those out here! 

504LIFEstream - Fundraiser for New Orleans area hospitals and clinics on 5/4

Monday, 5/04 at 5:04pm NOLA time (3:04pm L.A. time) 504LIFE will livestream a telethon event featuring local luminaries and stars from around the world who love New Orleans.

504Life raises funds to purchase and deliver lifesaving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for New Orleans area hospitals and clinics. Foundation for Louisiana will serve as the benefit’s non-profit financial sponsor. 

The confirmed guest list includes Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Peyton, Eli, Cooper & Archie Manning, Nicole Kidman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mannie Fresh, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Batiste, Tank and the Bangas, Big Freedia, Juvenile, Rebirth Brass Band and many more.

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Happy Birthday, Anders Osborne!

Anders Osborne was born on May 4, 1966, in Uddevalla, Sweden, but the singer-songwriter guitarist has made his home in New Orleans for many years. Whether he’s performing solo, with his band, or with North Mississippi Osborne (N.M.O., featuring Osborne and the North Mississippi Allstars), this award-winning artist is a local and international favorite. Happy Birthday, Anders!

Photo by: Mr.schultz

Enjoy New Orleans JazzFest ... from home! Week 2, Day 8 - Final Day!

While JazzFest is canceled, you can still enjoy the best of the Fest! Today WWOZ presents the final day of JazzFesting in Place, with some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, straight from the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

Listen “live” at https://www.wwoz.org/listen/player/ to the broadcast from 9am - 5pm L.A. time, 11am - 7pm NOLA time!

Check out the schedule, affectionately known as “The Cubes”, and one last time, check the WWOZ website for the most up-to-date schedule!

Happy Jazz Fest, y’all! See you next year!

P.S. If you can, bcomee a Guardian of the Groove & help support WWOZ, the station that keeps Jazz Fest on the air! Click here to donate.

Enjoy New Orleans JazzFest ... from home! Week 2, Day 7

While JazzFest is canceled, you can still enjoy the best of the Fest! WWOZ is presenting JazzFesting in Place, broadcasting some of the best performances in the history of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, straight from the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

Today & Sunday you can listen “live” at https://www.wwoz.org/listen/player/ from 9am - 5pm L.A. time, 11am - 7pm NOLA time!

Check out the schedule, affectionately known as “The Cubes”, and check back with the WWOZ website in the morning for the most up-to-date schedule!

Happy Jazz Fest, y’all!

P.S. If you can, bcomee a Guardian of the Groove & help support WWOZ, the station that keeps Jazz Fest on the air! Click here to donate.