Highland Jazz & Blues Festival

06/02/2026

Be sure to tune into Red River Radio Tuesday night!

SHREVEPORT, La. - Red River Radio is remembering Shreveport blues musician Buddy Flett with a two-hour special dedicated to the late music legend.

05/29/2026

✨ How about some summer time tunes?!?! 🎶

We've curated an amazing playlist featuring talented musicians from past Highland Jazz and Blues Festivals to the anticipated performers joining us this year! 🎷 From jazz to blues 🎸 and a little bit of funk 🎺, our Spotify channel is your go-to destination for all the rhythms and melodies that make our festivals unforgettable.

🎧 Follow our Spotify channel and enjoy the magic of jazz and blues wherever you go! https://tinyurl.com/28rv28y6

And join us for the 22nd Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, September 19th in Columbia Park to hear the music live! 🎵💙

05/20/2026

Please take a few moments to read about our friend, Buddy Flett, and his impact on the music scene and our lives! 🎸💔

https://www.rose-neath.com/obituaries/deane-roberts-flett-jr

05/17/2026

Here's a replay of Kenny and Buddy Flett during the Louisiana Grammy Party virtual event that streamed during Grammy week 2021 recorded Live from the famous ...

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

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Buddy Flett, a Shreveport blues guitarist and songwriter, has died at 73. He was a fixture on local stages.

05/12/2026

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Photos: Photos of Buddy Flett through the years taken by The Shreveport Times. See link below ⬇️

📸 Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

05/11/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, Buddy Flett. A truly remarkable blues musician, Buddy graced the stage of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival for 20 out of its 21 years, and he was eagerly anticipating this year’s performance. 💔

Buddy’s passion for music and his love for this festival was real and strong. He often said it was his favorite festival to play. His warm spirit, infectious smile, and genuine kindness touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Thank you, Buddy, for the music, the memories, and for being such a cherished friend. You will forever be missed but never forgotten. 💙 🎸

We promise to pay tribute to Buddy and honor his memory. 🎶

05/07/2026

Give for Good may be over, but it's not too late to become a Friend of the Festival for the 22nd Annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival! 💚🎷 If you sign up to become a Friend of the Festival by tomorrow, May 8th, you can receive a plethora of benefits by donating $10 a month until the festival on September 19th, including VIP access!

Become a Friend of the Festival today at 👉 https://www.highlandjazzandblues.org/friends?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpl9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtdjE1d0wxTVdUUHd3bkR2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrxnB-Yd4Hr3CgjFgabimVZyd2G5VLieFEXeD7JzaV4AYWPtycKiFPrMTItz_aem_xSLmwKSjfjAGbvU2NeKglA