T he inaugural 1959 Playboy Jazz Festival in Chicago was headlined by Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and the ...

It was the largest indoor jazz festival ever at the time. In 1959, the New Orleans native ... and The Dukes” album is still readily available in all reputable music stores.

New Orleans artists continue to dominate in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category. This year's nominees include Big ...

The nominations are in for the 2025 Grammy Awards, and a few artists with Louisiana and New Orleans ties are on the list.