The following is a consolidated rundown of some of the best bets for nighttime musical experiences during the Jazz Fest. Quite frankly, it’s an embarrassing orgy of music. The only folks who should be pitied more than the out-of-town readers who can’t make it are the brave souls that do try to catch it all—it will be rough.

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Thursday, April 22

For you early-birds, three-fifths of the world class ...