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2002

Ambassadors of New Orleans, Jazz Pete Fountain and The Preservation Jazz Hall Band, appeared in rare performance together: Renowned for keeping the soul of New Orleans jazz alive, Pete Fountain and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band brought the swinging sounds of the Big Easy to the Bowl in a rare appearance together. The audience conveyed their approval for the group's repertoire of Dixieland tunes and southern spirituals by starting a traditional second line that had fans parading through the aisles holding umbrellas and waving handkerchiefs in true New Orleans style.

Direct from Cuba, Maraca made a fiery debut: Direct from Cuba, Latin salsa band Maraca made its festival debut. Its fiery performance and Afro-Cuban rhythms ignited the crowd and had the audience screaming for more, bringing a true multicultural flavor to the event.

Grammy winning saxophonist Michael Brecker received a standing ovation: Seven-time Grammy winner and saxophonist Michael Brecker tore up the Bowl when he took to the stage for a rare five-minute sax solo with no accompaniment as part of Herbie Hancock's set. The standout performance was a hit with fans and critics alike, winning him a standing ovation.

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