That’s What I’m Talkin’ About: New Orleans JazzFest

There is an adage in the world of retail that can be traced back to entrepreneur No. 1 at the Garden of Eden’s first Apples ’R’ Us outlet. As it has been passed through the ages, there are three sacrosanct bases for success: 1) Location, 2) Location and 3) Location.

This came to mind after my editor reluctantly agreed to allow yet another annual column extolling the virtues of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the best of the music fests. Tell me why it’s so good, he ordered. And don’t fawn. Read the rest of this entry »