Our picks

The 30 most likely with no report yet. From 3 past New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineups, tour dates and releases.

How past picks turned out: Strong bet played about 1 in 2, Good chance played about 1 in 4, Fair chance played about 1 in 5.

  1. 1Alejandro EscovedoStrong bet▼8Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  2. 2Little Freddie KingStrong bet▼5Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  3. 3Nicholas PaytonGood chance▼6Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026; headlined in 2025. New record out Jul 2026New album
  4. 4The RadiatorsGood chance▲11Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  5. 5DumpstaphunkGood chance▼10Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  6. 6IrmaGood chance▲4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  7. 7New Breed Brass BandGood chance▼8Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  8. 8The Blind Boys of AlabamaGood chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026Our pick
  9. 9Anders OsborneFair chance▼12Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 3 times, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025. Played Sea.Hear.Now in 2026Our pick
  10. 10Sweet CrudeFair chance▼7Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  11. 11BoyfriendFair chance▼12Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 3 times, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025Our pick
  12. 12Ani DifrancoFair chance▲5Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  13. 13Leo NocentelliFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  14. 14Shirley CaesarFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  15. 15Stevie NicksFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026Our pick
  16. 16Larry MccrayFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  17. 17Kenny NealFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  18. 18Rickie Lee JonesFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  19. 19Wayne ToupsFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  20. 20Kermit RuffinsFair chance▼10Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  21. 21The Dirty Dozen Brass BandFair chance▼10Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  22. 22Leftover SalmonFair chance▲4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  23. 23Leela JamesFair chance▼5Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  24. 24Glen David AndrewsFair chance▼5Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  25. 25The RevivalistsFair chance▼20Tour is nearby and the dates are open: North Charleston on Apr 17. Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 3 times, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025. New record out Jul 2026Routing fits
  26. 26The EaglesFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  27. 27Burning SpearFair chance▲5Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  28. 28Steve EarleFair chance▼6Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick
  29. 29DavidoFair chance▼4Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival twice, last in 2026 on the third line; headlined in 2025. Played Coachella in 2026. New record out Jul 2026New album
  30. 30Hot 8 Brass BandFair chance▲6Played New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2026 on the third lineOur pick