Well send everyone off into the weekend with a look ahead to next spring in New Orleans The Jazz and Heritage Festival has confirmed its dates for 2007, as music will extend from April 27 to May 6, with the traditional break in the middle. While no artists have been confirmed as yet (that is many weeks down the road), many of you no doubt are heartened to know that plans for next year’s festival are well underway. Meanwhile, folks interested in revisiting the 2006 event, can purchase many of the performances at the festival downloads site.