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Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans after COVID hiatus, bringing ‘relief’ to musicians

Friday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off in New Orleans last weekend after two years and three cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic."The energy is just out of this world. I feel like there's just such an overwhelming feeling... Read More.

As New Orleans jazz community weathers crisis upon crisis, music uplifts

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) — As Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc in New Orleans, it swept away a historic jazz landmark that Louis Armstrong once considered a second home."The message that boosting might soon be needed, if not justified by robust data and analysis, could adversely affect... Read More.

When this jazz singer went into cardiac arrest, three doctors in the audience saved his life

Friday, September 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Henry Ray Fischbach, a jazz singer from New York City, was playing a show at a neighborhood restaurant in July when he collapsed mid-performance."I was feeling fine until that last number and as I was performing that song, I started to... Read More.

Jazz Jennings says ‘substantial’ weight gain due to binge-eating disorder

Monday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Reality TV star and transgender activist Jazz Jennings revealed on Instagram that she is battling binge-eating disorder , writing that she is sharing her story to hold herself "accountable.""As many of you have noticed, over the past few years, I have... Read More.

Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton dies at 64 years old

Saturday, May 29 by ABC News

(SALT LAKE CITY) -- Former 2-time Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton died on Saturday after an apparent bicycle crash, according to the team. Eaton was 64 years old.“The Utah Jazz are profoundly saddened at the unexpected passing of Mark Eaton, who was... Read More.

Utah Jazz team plane makes emergency landing after bird strike

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By MARK OSBORNE, MINA KAJI, and AMANDA MAILE, ABC News(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) -- The Utah Jazz's team charter was forced to return to the gate at Salt Lake City International Airport Tuesday afternoon due to a bird strike.

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