40 years of Jazz Fest

Apr 27th, 2009 - CNN

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Big Sam's Funky Nation performs Saturday on the Gentilly Stage at Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

Now, the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has evolved into a two-weekend, seven-day party.

"We really set out to be an indigenous self-celebration by the culture -- like the world's greatest backyard barbeque -- and to celebrate the tradition of New Orleans," said producer-director Quint Davis, who co-founded the event.

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