From April 22nd through May 1st, an influx of truly passionate musicians and music lovers flooded the city of New Orleans for the annual tradition known as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. More than 40 years in the making, Jazz Fest continues to stand out as one of the most unique and culturally rich musical events in the country. While the fest always welcomes a huge roster of prominent acts such as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Neil Young and My Morning Jacket, the smaller stages and tents offer just as much NOLA magic and flavor for the fest-goer. From traditional Mardi Gras Indian parades, to brass band second lines, to some of the best food in the country, there truly is nothing like Jazz Fest.
Photographer Marc Millman was on the scene for all seven days to bring us an inside look at the music, people, rain, mud, and parades that constituted this year’s Fest.
Friday, 4/22/16:
Gov’t Mule with Grace Potter on the Gentilly Stage
Janelle Monae on the Congo Square Stage
Michael McDonald on the Acura Stage
Semolian Warrior Mardi Gras Indians on the Jazz & Heritage Stage
Keep N It Real Social Aid & Pleasure Club
Saturday, 4/23/16:
Anders Osborne on the Acura Stage with John “Papa” Gros
Galactic on the Acura Stage
Leo Nocentelli on the Acura Stage
Gospel Tent
Mystikal on the Congo Square Stage
Sunday, 4/24/16:
Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars with Cyril Neville on the Acura Stage
J. Cole on the Congo Square Stage
Black Feathers & Young Seminole Mardi Gras Indian Parades
Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter Duo in the Jazz Tent
First Division, New Look &Â Young Men Olympia Social Aid and Pleasure Club Parades
Little Freddie King in the Blues Tent
Thursday, 4/28/16:
Tedeschi Trucks Band on the Acura Stage
Flo Rida on the Congo Square Stage
Friday, 4/29/16:
Mud Fest
My Morning Jacket on the Gentilly Stage
The Revivalists on the Gentilly Stage
Saturday, 4/30/16:
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After The Storm
Big Freedia on the Congo Square Stage
Dr. John’s Gris-Gris (Voodoo charms)
Jon Batiste & Stay Human on the Acura Stage
Sunday, 4/24/16:
Neil Young + Promise of the Real on the Acura Stage
Dumpstaphunk with Art and Cyril Neville on the Acura Stage
Aaron Neville @ Allen Toussaint Tribute on the Gentilly Stage
Buddy Guy @ Tribute to B.B. King on the Gentilly Stage
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