Jazz Fest 2019
For 2019, JD hit the Fairgrounds on May 2, “Locals Thursday,” as soon as the gates opened. It was a partly sunny morning with just enough cloud cover to keep temperatures moderate.
The gateway sign celbrates the 50th Anniversary of the Fest. The Fairgrounds grandstand looks the same as always. And even the grass celebrated Jazz Fest 50. Instead of parking all day in a close photo spot in front of the Accura
Stage, as he often does, JD roamed the Fairgrounds, determined to see some actual jazz, blues, and heritage music as well as headliners. He wasn't disappointed. Here's what he saw, heard, and photographed, along with the photos
taken and cotributed by Ed Lorio from Sunday, May 5, 2019:
Brandon Moreau
Bryan Lee
Caroline Jones
Cowboy Mouth
Cyril Neville
Dwight James
Geno Delafose
Jimmy Buffett
John Fogerty
Kyle Roussel
Marc Broussard
Nicholas Payton
Samantha Fish
Sons of Jazz Brass Band
Tin Men
Toussaint Tribute
Widespread Panic
Zena Moses