Piano Night

Video: Oscar Rossignoli at WWOZ Piano Night 2022

Thu, 05/26/22

We are pleased to share Oscar Rossignoli's set from WWOZ Piano Night on May 2, 2022! Oscar was one of the 18 immensely talented pianists who joined us for the 35th annual WWOZ Piano Night at House of Blues just a few weeks ago. Piano Night is our flagship fundraiser and has... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Piano Night 2022

Wed, 05/04/22

A few highlights from an amazing 35th annual WWOZ Piano Night on Monday, May 2! Thank you to everyone who came out for this wonderful night celebrating the New Orleans piano tradition. This event is the longest-running benefit for WWOZ and it means the world to us to have a... Read more

Video: Henry Butler 'Get Out of My Life, Woman' at WWOZ Piano Night 2016

Tue, 09/21/21

At WWOZ Piano Night on April 25, 2016, the pianists honored the late Allen Toussaint, who died just five months earlier. Henry Butler, who was born on this date in 1948, performed this version of 'Get Out Of My Life, Woman.' The song was written by Toussaint and recorded by... Read more

Video: Piano Night 2021

Tue, 04/27/21

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Welcome to WWOZ Piano Night 2021: From Our Homes to Yours! This is a benefit for WWOZ, but as in 2020, no tickets are required. By going virtual we are able to open our doors and make seats to welcome thousands of guests who never would have been able to all fit in the same... Read more

Piano Night 2020

Sun, 03/14/21

--> We couldn't get together for Piano Night last year, but we still revelled in New Orleans piano thanks to this incredible lineup of pianists, who played from their homes to yours! Featuring: Marcia Ball Jon Cleary Jojo Herman Keiko Komaki Oscar Rossignoli Kyle Rou... Read more

Video: Piano Night 2015, 2016, 2020

Sun, 05/31/20

Here's a special treat for you! Fresh from the WWOZ Video archives, performances from WWOZ Piano Nights 2015 and 2016, plus our most recent and unusual Piano Night ever-- #StayHome Piano Night 2020. On this playlist, see performances from Monty Alexander, Robert Glasper, Je... Read more

Video: Jorge Luis Pacheco 'Silencio'

Sat, 05/16/20

Tue, 04/30/19

What a night! Thank you to everyone who was able to come to support WWOZ at Piano Night last night. It was a sold-out evening of fantastic music, food, and fun-- plus a few surprises, like Branford Marsalis coming onstage with his father, Ellis Marsalis! Below, a few of the... Read more

Nigel Hall: Piano Night 2019 preview

Mon, 04/08/19

WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 29! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is the 31st annual event raising funds for WWOZ. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available now. ... Read more