The Louisiana Jazz & Heritage Festival 2009 roster has been announced and will once again showcase extraordinary world class music, delicious Louisiana cuisine, and fine artisans from around the world. So come on down and enjoy the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival’s 40th Edition: April 24 through May 3, 2009. We are honored with a tremendous group of artists including Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Sugarland, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Wilco, Tony Bennett, the O’Jays, and Bonnie Raitt. Of course, the Neville Brothers will join Wynton Marsalis, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas along with hundreds of other Louisiana artists. Stay at the Hotel St. Pierre & Andrew Jackson Hotel, in the Heart of the French Quarter, and enjoy all of the Jazz Fest fun!