Alright! The 2015 Jazz and Heritage Fest lineup is here! It’s a mix of big names in the music world (some old, some new), lots of jazz musicians and of course a heavy rotation of New Orleans favorites and legends.
The big names include: Elton John, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Keith Urban, Pitbull, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, T.I,, Widespread Panic, Hozier, and more!
If you’re into jazz, Brandford Marsalis Quartet, Irvin Mayfield, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and many other great musicians are on this year’s lineup.
Local favorites making appearances include Kermit Ruffins, Big Fredia, Shotgun Jazz Band and Trombone Shorty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Rebirth Jazz Band.
All told, it’s too many great names to list. See the whole lineup at http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/.
This year, Jazz Fest is the weekends of Friday, April 24-Sunday April 26 and Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3. Tickets are available online via http://www.nojazzfest.com/.
If you’re thinking about coming, get your tickets now. Book your hotel as soon as possible.
Looks like it’s going to be a great Jazz Fest this year.