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DR. JOHN

TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE

This year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s hits and misses, newcomers and

returnersBY MICHAEL TARVER

mtarver@lsureveille.com

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FESTIVAL GUIDE

Sir Elton John paved the way for many internationally acclaimed musicians. His showmanship and raw talent are legendary, and it’s unlikely any fan could ind a cheaper way to witness his genius than the wonderful forum of Jazz Fest. It’s essential everyone make the time to see Elton John.

ELTON JOHN

TONY BENNETT, LADY GAGA

Scrolling through the 2015 lineup, Pitbull likely caught the eyes of Jazz Fest fans, probably putting a bad taste in their mouths. More suited for a “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” type setting, Pitbull is sure to confuse the majority of older audi-ence members and annoy younger attendees who have decent taste in music.

PITBULL

T.I.

Ed Sheeran has become a musician to watch over the last couple years. It’s refreshing that Jazz Fest drew such a relevant and impressive pop artist. Aside from every teenage girl in America loving him, Sheeran is an astonishingly talented artist, and his showmanship is superb. Ev-eryone should it this artist in their festival schedule.

ED SHEERAN

HOZIER

Trombone Shorty has become the face of Jazz Fest. But like Dr. John, he’s there every year. This year’s lineup is a hot bed for new and in-spiring artists, so take that into ac-count if considering spending time at his stage.

HITS