The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. was established in 1970 with a mission to sow the seeds of our unique culture for generations to come.  In the five decades that followed, the Foundation has become a lighthouse of education, community support, and cultural preservation.  Supported by grants, donations , and our events, we continue to teach, build, and celebrate Louisiana's rich culture and community.

As the nonprofit owner of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- Jazz Fest -- the foundation works all year long to promote and develop the culture of New Orleans and the surrounding region. Our areas of focus are education, economic development and culture. We have a dedicated, full-time staff that manages a diverse portfolio of important programs in each of these areas.

We also maintain a number of major assets. The Foundation's beacon to the world is our Jazz & Heritage radio station: WWOZ 90.7 FM (visit www.wwoz.org), hailed by Rolling Stone, Esquire and others as one of the nation's premier broadcast outlets. 

We also operate the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive as a resource for scholars and researchers.  The Archive identifies, collects, preserves, and protects the records of the Foundation including its assets and programs (visit www.jazzandheritagearchive.org).   The Jazz & Heritage Center is our education and performance facility and the home of our signature music education program, the Don "Moose" Heritage School of Music.  Our annual Jazz & Heritage Gala brings together folks from our community and around the world who are dedicated to supporting the culture of New Orleans.

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.

Tara Carter Hernandez

Wendy Haydel

Demetric Mercadel

Wes Keith

Marsha Boudy

Sheri Labranche

Jason Doyle

Kia Hatfield

The Production and Stage Operations team at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. ensures the seamless execution of the Jazz Fest by managing all aspects of stage and backstage operations. This includes coordinating with artists, handling VIP and backstage arrangements, setting up stage equipment, and managing dressing room logistics. The team works collaboratively to deliver a top-tier experience for performers and attendees, thereby supporting the Foundation's mission to celebrate and preserve Louisiana's rich cultural heritage.

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