MUSIC MaKErS “MEMORIES OF GEORGE WEIN” WITH QUINT DAVIS AND KEITH SPERA Jazz Fest producer Quint Davis and New Orleans music critic Keith Spera join forces on stage to remember the lasting impact of George Wein, the legend who founded Jazz Fest in 1970. Wein passed away last year at the age of 95, but his seven-decade career in the music business proved his true dedication to everything that makes Jazz Fest great. He is missed, and this memorial will show what an outsized influence he has had.
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79RS GANG MUSIC GROUP Led by rival leaders, Big Chief Jermaine of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters and Big Chief Romeo of the 9th Ward Hunters, the 79rs Gang fuse beloved Mardi Gras Indian chanting tradition with a contemporary sound. Never without an enthusiastic crowd, this is a must-see for a modern view of the New Orleans spirit that has battled its way through the pandemic. 9TH WARD BLACK HATCHET MARDI GRAS INDIANS Big Chief Dowee Robair and the members of this colorful group take the Jazz Fest stage victorious, after facing and overcoming the obstacles experienced by many culture bearers during the pandemic. They’re ready to show off the intricate design, sewing and bead work put into creating their incredible costumes, which are a key piece of New Orleans and its culture.
→›A‹← ADONIS ROSE AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA FEATURING GABRIELLE CAVASSA AND PHILIP MANUEL: TRIBUTE TO ALLEN TOUSSAINT Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra explore the songs written by Allen Toussaint, a musician who made his mark in the broad spheres of R&B, rock and roll, funk, country and pop music. While it may seem an unusual choice for a big-band jazz group to produce a tribute to Toussaint, these songs are astutely designed and adeptly performed by Rose and the rejuvenated NOJO, featuring guest vocalists smooth crooner Phillip Manuel and 2021 winner of the annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Gabrielle Cavassa. 72
AKIA NEVILLS Akia J. Nevills is a regular performer at numerous venues across New Orleans, and it is a blessing to welcome her back to the stage. An accomplished gospel singer, her performances will make your spirits soar. ALEX MCMURRAY AND HIS BAND A New Orleans fixture since the 1980s, this singer and guitar slinger is now widely recognized as the embodiment of the downtown New Orleans lifestyle. Often compared to Tom Waits, Alex McMurray will provide an intimate performance showcasing his ecletic songwriting and gritty voice. ALEXEY MARTI Drummer and pianist Alexey Marti has shown his incredible ability to blend elements of modern New Orleans percussion with flavorful Cuban conga and rumba music from his native homeland throughout his many years of performance. It’s music that is made to be seen live for its danceworthy, entertaining good vibes. AMANDA SHAW & THE CUTE GUYS Amanda Shaw has found herself at Jazz Fest stage since age 10, and now the Cajun fiddle player returns to mix her Cajun dancehall roots with mainstream folk-pop. The sweet sounds of the southern fiddle with a dash of mud stompin’
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grit will surely have the crowd shouting “Ça c’est bon!” AMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET The renknowned jazz pianist and composer will make a triumphant return to this year’s Jazz Fest alongside musicians she’s played alongside for nearly two decades. Considered one of the women truly defining modern jazz music, Figarova is a brilliant arranger and her performances are filled with the unexpected. ANDERS OSBORNE A Swedish transplant who has become a New Orleans treasure, Anders Osborne combines a shamanic steel guitar wail, expertly arranged musical structure and a soulful, hair-tingling voice into a truly authentic blues-rock experience. As a showman, Osborne shows off his clear passion for having fun onstage and connecting with his audience. ANDREW DUHON Grammy-nominated Andrew Duhon is a New Orleans fixture with his blues-flecked folk music. Not only a singer, but a storyteller and “usher of modern day folklore,” Duhon uses his soulful voice to evoke the ethos of the great American landscape. ANDREW HALL’S SOCIETY BRASS BAND Formed over 40 years ago, Andrew Hall’s Society Brass Band plays
with the purpose of keeping the old styles alive. Known to play funerals, traditional jazz stages and conventions, this classic brass band is as delightfully traditional as they come. ANTONIO SÁNCHEZ & BAD HOMBRE WITH THANA ALEXA, BIGYUKI & LEX SADLER Drummer Antonio Sánchez is perhaps best known for composing the soundtrack to the Academy Award-winning film “Birdman,” but the bandleader has long made a splash within the jazz community since he released his first album “Migration” in 2007. At this year’s Jazz Fest, the five-time Grammy award-winning performer is sure to put on a show with the help of his wife, Thana Alexa, and a few other talented musician pals. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS GOSPEL CHOIR This supergroup of more than 100 members combines talented singers from area Catholic churches and is known for high-energy gospel performances. A perennial favorite in the Gospel Tent, this choir fills your heart as they sing and praise with joyous faith. ARRIANNE KEELEN A backup singer to some of the best artists in soul and gospel, Arrianne Keelen is a powerhouse all her own. She has traveled nationwide bringing song and
