Published on:
April 25th, 2019
A few photo highlights from a (mostly) wet first day of Jazz Fest 2019!
Special thanks to our contributing photographers Black Mold, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Leon Morris, David Stafford, Michele Goldfarb, and more to come!
Jazz Fest 2019 Day 1

Lars Edegran Trio open up the new AARP Rhythmpourium Stage on Day 1 of Jazz Fest 2019 - 4.25.19. Photo by Dave Ankers.

Tambourine Lady Rosalie Washington with Arthur & Friends Community Choir - 4.25.19. Photo by Black Mold.

Quint Davis interviews George Wein on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage - 4.25.19. Photo by Black Mold.

Quint Davis interviews George Wein on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage - 4.25.19. Photo by Black Mold.

The James Carter Organ Trio play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The James Carter Organ Trio play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The James Carter Organ Trio play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The James Carter Organ Trio play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Fruit in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Fruit in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Fruit in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

The Django Festival Allstarts play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Derrick Freeman and Cole Williams on the air at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Derrick Freeman and Cole Williams on air at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Charlie Halloran with Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns play the Blues Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jolynda "kiki" Chapman & Friends play the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

50 Years of Jazz Fest exhibit in the Grandstand on day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

WWOZ photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Eli Mergel, Marc PoKempner, Michael E. McAndrew, Black Mold, and Melanie Merz's work featured in the "50 Years of Jazz Fest" exhibit in the Grandstand Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbe

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Alexey Marti with Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Eric "Benny" Bloom with Jason Marsalis at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Alexey Marti with Jason Marsalis at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Eric "Benny" Bloom with Jason Marsalis at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Jason Marsalis set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band play the WWOZ Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Before opening after a rain delay at Jazz Fest day 1 on April 25, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
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