
David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Mariachi Jalisco US at the Jazz & Heritage Stage Day 5 of Jazz Fest - May 5, 2017. Photo by Bill Sasser.

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste Jr. during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

WWOZ's Action Jackson with band director Wilbert Rawlins. Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Steve Masakowski and James Singleton of Astral Project on April 28 2017 Day 1 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Eli Mergel

Brother Tyrone & The Mind Benders during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Washitaw Nation during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Pete Fountain memorial second line during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David Torkanowsky performing with Stanton Moore during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Stanton Moore during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Kenny Neal and the Baton Rouge Blues Revue during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

The Pedrito Martinez GroupJazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

9th Ward Black Hatchets Mardi Gras Indians in the 'OZ Hospitality Tent. Saturday, April 29, 2017 - Jazz Fest Day 2. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.

9th Ward Black Hatchets Mardi Gras Indians in the 'OZ Hospitality Tent. Saturday, April 29, 2017 - Jazz Fest Day 2. Photo by rhrphoto.com.

The Jazz Epistles Featuring Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya with Terence Blanchard during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Honey Island Swamp Band during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Gregg Stafford, Detroit Brooks, Dr Michael White, interview Gwen Thompkins, and Gregory Davis, at Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage, Photo by Marc PoKempner.

Dirty Bourbon River Show on the Lagniappe Stage - Day 1 Jazz Fest 2017; April 28. Photo by Black Mold.

John Boutte in the Jazz Tent on Sunday, April 30, 2017 - Day 3 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Marc PoKempner.

New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies at Jazz Fest day 3 on April 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Young Men Olympians Aid Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs member at Jazz Fest day 3 on April 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Midnite Disturbers on the Jazz & Heritage Stage; Sunday, April 30, 2017 - Day 3 of Jazz Fest. Photo by Leona Strassberg Steiner.

Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life Band at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Roots of Music marching band during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Doyle Cooper Jazz Band in Economy Hall Tent on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2017. Photo by Black Mold.

Original Big Seven Social Aid & Pleasure Club during Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Doreen Ketchens closes out the Economy Hall Tent on Day 4 of Jazz Fest - May 4, 2017. Photo by Marc PoKempner.

Ivoire Spectacle featuring Seguenon Kone during Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Staff shot! AJ "The Boudin Man" Rodrigue, Missy Bowen, David Kunian, Ol' Man River, Linda Santi, and Jorge Fuentes - Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Krewe des Fleurs at the Mardi Gras arts area at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

The New Orleans Groove Masters featuring Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell and Jason Marsalls at Jazz Fest day 6 on May 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

AJ "The Boudin Man" Rodrigue and Stuart Hall discuss The SF Jazz Collective with musician Randall Kline on Day 6 Jazz Fest broadcast - May 6, 2017. (Olivia Greene photo)

Pinettes Brass Band during Jazz Fest day 6 on May 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Debbie Davis & the Mesmerizers close out Economy Hall Tent on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2017. Photo by Marc PoKempner.

SF JAZZ Collective Plays the music of Miles Davis during Jazz Fest day 6 on May 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Tribute to Buckwheat Zydeco featuring Nathan Williams, C.J. Chenier, Corey Ledet, and the Ils Sont Partis Band on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2017. Photo by Black Mold.

Khari Allen Lee and the New Creative Collective at Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Khari Allen Lee and the New Creative Collective at Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Ole & Nu Style Fellas SA & PC during Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Trombone Shorty during Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Original Dixieland Jazz Band in the Economy Hall Tent on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2017. Photo by Bill Sasser.

Kinfolk Brass Band at the Jazz & Heritage Stage on Day 6 of Jazz Fest - May 6, 2017. Photo by Bill Sasser.

Ivoire Spectacle featuring Seguenon Kone during Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Big Chief Bird and the Young Hunters MG Indians on Day 4 of Jazz Fest 2017 - May 4 Photo by Eli Mergel