TOP PICKS FOR FRIDAY, May 3
Zulu Gospel Male Ensemble
GOSPEL TENT | 11:15-11:55 A.M.
Made up of Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members, the Zulu Gospel Male Ensemble is a religious group that sings at festivals and churches, but has also recorded two albums. Wearing their clean-cut white shirts and black ties, the all-male choir will be sharing their love of gospel.
Original Pinettes Brass Band
FESTIVAL STAGE | 12:15-1:05 P.M.
You don't hear much about women-only bands, so let's show some love and appreciation for the first and only women's brass band, the Original Pinettes Brass Band. Performing traditional New Orleans brass music, they know how to entertain and fascinate crowds.
Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns
BLUES TENT | 1:30-2:20 P.M.
Winning the title of "Best Female Vocalist" and "Best Traditional Jazz Artist," Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns are known for their magical jazz and blues hits. Her first stage performance was when she was only 9 years old, and she now has three studio albums and one live album.
New Orleans Guitar Masters
LAGNIAPPE STAGE | 1:50-2:45 P.M.
John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, and Cranston Clements combined to form the New Orleans Guitar Masters. With Rankin's talent in the acoustic guitar and bass, Robinson's compositional skills, and Clements' guitar beats, the band has a lengthy pedigree.
Terence Blanchard featuring The E-Collective & Turtle Island
WWOZ JAZZ TENT | 4:10-5:20 P.M.
New Orleans trumpeter and pianist Terence Blanchard is renowned in the world of jazz for his powerful beats and tunes. Being a seven-time Grammy winner and a two-time Oscar nominee, Blanchard is an exceptional musician and performer with many studio albums under his belt.
Foo Fighters
FESTIVAL STAGE | 5-7 P.M.
With 15 Grammy wins and 34 Grammy nominations, it is no surprise that American rock band Foo Fighters are headlining this year's Jazz Fest. Arrive early to get a front row spot to see this quintessential '90s band, known for hits including "The Pretender" and "Everlong."
Steel Pulse
CONGO SQUARE STAGE | 5:35-7 P.M.
Originating in Birmingham, England, Steel Pulse is an award-winning reggae band. They were the first non-Jamaican band to win a Best Reggae Album Grammy Award. Their beats come from African and calypso origins, and they combine rock and pop with traditional reggae beats.
Lump Crab Beignet
LORETTA'S AUTHENTIC PRALINES | FOOD AREA 2
Loretta's Authentic Pralines is taking a traditionally sweet dessert and making it savory. This crispy, yet soft beignet is stuffed with large amounts of lump crabmeat. Don't worry, it won't be topped with powdered sugar, but with Ms. Loretta's specialty sauce instead.
Ya Ka Mein
MS. LINDA'S CATERING | FOOD AREA 1
Ms. Linda Green, also known as "The Ya Ka Mein Lady," is an award-winning chef from New Orleans. Her specialty is her famous ya ka mein, which is a soup dish with spaghetti noodles, stewed beef, green onions, boiled eggs, soy sauce, and hot sauce.
Andrew Pollack
ANDREW JACKSON POLLACK DESIGN | CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS | TENT I
Andrew Jackson Pollack Design, a hand blown glass company based in New Orleans, creates several unique pieces of glass art. Founder Andrew Pollack, who is a glass artist and a teacher, has pieces from animal figurines, bottles, goblets, and more that will be sold at Jazz Fest.
