The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, as its affectionately known by fans all over the globe, started in 1970, growing from a modest group of 350 to more than 600,000 annual attendees.
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, as its affectionately known by fans all over the globe, started in 1970, growing from a modest group of 350 to more than 600,000 annual attendees.