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New Orleans jazz

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noun

  1. the jazz originating in New Orleans from about 1914; traditional jazz

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Among the few items Kaslow managed to save were journals belonging to his late mother, who, in the 1970s, helped start the annual New Orleans Jazz Fest, which is still going strong today.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time Young played this live was on May 4, 2024, the 54th anniversary of the event, onstage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

From Salon

After attending Tulane University and falling in love with New Orleans’ jazz scene, Mayers co-founded the promotion company Superfly Entertainment in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times

In your most recent performance, you created a New Orleans jazz club complete with a live band and a stand-up comic.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rolling Stones made their first appearance at the 54-year-old New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to the delight of music fans.

From Seattle Times