The second annual Manoa Jazz Festival takes place at Andrews Amphitheatre on Saturday, featuring local and national bands, including the 'Iolani School Stage Band, Hawai'i Pacific University Jazz Ensemble and the New Orleans-based headliner, Hot 8 Brass Band.

Hot 8 mixes up traditional New Orleans jazz, funk and gospel, R&B and hip-hop. The band has earned critical raves; the Village Voice called it "first-rate," while the San Francisco Chronicle praised it as "one of New Orleans' hottest young street bands."

The members of the band were born and raised in New Orleans and many began playing together in high school. While well-known at home, Hot 8 received national attention after Hurricane Katrina, when the band was featured in filmmaker Spike Lee's documentary, "When the Levees Broke." The band performs annually at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and at world and jazz festivals across the U.S. and Europe.

Gates open for the festival at 6 p.m. KTUH jazz/blues DJ Steve Stoddard will emcee.

The 'Iolani School Stage Band opens the program at 6:30 p.m. Hot 8 performs at 7:30, and the HPU Jazz Ensemble takes the stage at 9:15.

Patrons may bring low-back chairs and picnics to the Andrews Amphitheatre; no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Food by Kevin's Two Boots and Simply Ono will also be available for purchase.

Advance tickets are $15 to $25; tickets at the door are $20 to $30. Purchase online at www.etickethawaii.com or any UH ticket outlet; service charges apply. For more information call 956-8246, or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community.