There are many jazz festivals in the world, but there is only one “jazz fest” - the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This podcast presents the music, culture, resilience, history and rhythm of the festival that inspired the new film Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

In this first episode, the stories behind the story begin with Quint Davis, longtime producer of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, about how he and George Wein launched the first Jazz Fest in 1970. We also introduce the film's Oscar-nominated producer/director Frank Marshall, and hear legendary live Jazz Fest performances from Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Irma Thomas.

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story opens in NY and LA theaters May 13, followed by SF, Chicago and DC on May 20, and more markets nationwide each weekend through May, June and July. Find showtimes and tickets near you at https://tickets.jazzfestfilm.com

Hosted by Jazz Fest favorite, singer/guitarist Samantha Fish. Produced by Andy Cahn, Eric Molk and Paul Chuffo for True Tone Media Group / Joyride Media, with assistance from Jason W. Doyle and Khalid Hafiz.

Music heard in this program comes from the Jazz Fest box set, provided with full permission from Smithsonian Folkways and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

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