Friday's Jazz Fest schedule underwent some major changes as early sets were compressed because of the noon start time. Today and tomorrow's start times on the Acura Stage were made earlier in the week, well before the Fair Grounds became a mud pit. The Gentilly Stage also has Sunday changes. Here are the new times:

Today

Does Jazz Fest need extreme weather to really get good? Or, was the first weekend's talent lineup good but not great? Whatever the case, Sunday was the most compelling day last weekend. The Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley, was the highlight of the weekend, and A Tribe Called Red did the unthinkable for many and introduced festgoers to dubstep.

One of the toughest choices at Jazz Fest this year will come Saturday, May 4 when Fleetwood Mac, Phoenix, and Frank Ocean perform opposite each other. This weekend, the first two bands performed in New York City. Fleetwood Mac played Madison Square Gardens, and reviewer Michaelangelo Matos wrote: