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Jazzfest 2003

New Orleans once again hosts some of the world's coolest music.

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

Jazzfest 2003

Festers

Photo by J.B.
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is an 11 day celebration of American Roots music. This year finds an extra day added at the start of the party.

Pack your bags and head to New Orleans!

Jazzfest 2003 kicks off April 24th and sadly ceases May 4th. It says Jazz, but the Blues are a big part of the festival.

Blues In The Tent

Your guide's recommendations are marked with ***

Thursday, April 24

  • Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets with Sam Myers ***
  • Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin Allstar Jam featuring Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith ***
  • Kenny Neal
  • Big Al Carson

Friday, April 25

  • Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown ***
  • Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen ***
  • Duke Robillard
  • J. Monque'D Blues Band

Saturday, April 26

  • Buckwheat Zydeco ***
  • Henry Butler ***
  • The Fabulous Thunderbirds
  • Marva Wright & the BMWs
  • Otis Taylor
  • Henry Gray

Sunday, April 27

  • Dr. John ***
  • Snooks Eaglin ***
  • Keb' Mo’
  • Rockie Charles

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