My Morning Jacket closed out the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 4 with a set that’s rapidly becoming a fan favorite highlight. Following a well-received performance at their own One Big Holiday festival in April, MMJ brought extra energy and special moments to Jazz Fest’s final slot.
The band honored Prince with two unmistakable covers, “Sign O’ the Times” and “Purple Rain,” uniquely enhanced by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s horn section, adding authentic New Orleans jazz flavor to the tribute. While some festivalgoers hoped for additional cameos from Preservation Hall musicians, the horn collaboration was the exclusive special guest appearance.
Setlist highlights included fan favorites like “Mahgeetah” and “One Big Holiday,” plus fresh tracks from their latest album Is, released just weeks earlier on March 21. Attendees flocked early to snag prime viewing spots, anticipating MMJ’s rare covers and electrifying live presence.
This performance solidifies My Morning Jacket’s elevated status in today’s festival scene — a band that keeps evolving its live show with both reverence and innovation, drawing fans eager for these memorable moments on stage.
Source: r/jazzfest