NEW ORLEANS, La., April 9 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
Members of the University of New Orleans community will be well represented at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, scheduled from April 23 through May 3. Faculty, students and alumni, especially from UNO's Jazz Studies program, are set to perform across multiple stages throughout the festival.
April 23
* Brent Rose
Michael Skinkus Tribute
Lena Prima
April 24
* Brent Rose
Tierra Linda
* Jesse McBride with current students and alumni
Jesse McBride Big Band (Jazz Tent, 1:30 p.m.)
* Brian Seeger
New Orleans R&B Classics Revue featuring The Dixie Cups, Wanda Rouzan, and Tony Owens
Blues Tent
* Eric Merchant
The...