Piano Night

Jon Cleary on the history of New Orleans piano

Sun, 04/22/18

We are happy to welcome Jon Cleary back to the WWOZ Piano Night stage this year on Monday, April 30! Here's a fascinating preview as he breaks down the New Orleans piano sound, its many influences, and how it has a "a common denominator, a thread that runs through it. You c... Read more

Ellis Marsalis: Piano Night 2018 special feature

Tue, 03/27/18

WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 30! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Fats Domino. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available n... Read more

Tom McDermott: Piano Night special feature

Tue, 03/06/18

WWOZ Piano Night Happens April 30

Fri, 01/12/18

Piano Night is a WWOZ benefit event and a tradition among lovers of New Orleans music. Read more

Joe Krown: Piano Night special feature

Thu, 04/27/17

WWOZ's Piano Night, held annually during Jazz Fest at the House of Blues, celebrates the New Orleans piano tradition. This year, we're taking it way back courtesy of WWOZ enthusiast and 2017 Piano Night organizer and performer Joe Krown. The theme of Piano Night 2017 is "Ba... Read more

Joey Alexander Trio 'Soul Dreamer'

Tue, 04/25/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Jazz Fest starts on Friday and one of the most anticipated acts in the WWOZ/Zatarain's Jazz Tent this year is young Joey Alexander, a pianist with skills well beyond his years. Alexander performed at WWOZ's Piano Night in 2015 when he was just 12. He's back in New Orleans ... Read more

Tom Worrell live at 'OZ

Thu, 04/20/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tom Worrell stopped into the studio this afternoon to give us a taste of his upcoming set at WWOZ Piano Night 2017. He also talks about what's different about this year's Piano Night as we go "Back To The Roots" with a stripped down setup onstage and individual performers p... Read more

Tom Worrell: Piano Night special feature

Wed, 04/19/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

WWOZ Piano Night is coming Monday, May 1! The 29th edition of Piano Night is subtitled "Back to the Roots" and for good reason. This Piano Night will be a return to the original concept: solo pianists, playing one at a time on the main stage at the House of Blues. Get your ... Read more