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Rochester, NY–June 23, 2024–What an amazing Saturday night! Thanks to everyone who came out for our first two nights and filled our venues and streets with appreciative music fans!! Wow! The 21st Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival continues today with a full lineup of incredible music in the Clubs, free shows on Jazz Street, in the Wegmans Pavilion, and in the Rochester Regional Health Big Tent (6PM), and great food and drinks!
The nine-day Festival continues through Saturday June 29, presenting 326 shows with 1750+ artists playing at 20 venues.
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Club Pass Show Highlights | |
Locke/Keezer/Smith
Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. Geoffrey Keezer is a GRAMMY®-winning pianist, composer, arranger, and producer, and Tommy Smith is one of the world's leading saxophonists and a highly respected composer and arranger. A not to miss concert!
7:00 & 9:15 PM, Temple Theater
Club Pass or $30/door
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Edmar Castañeda
Colombian-born Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category "Best Latin Jazz Album" with his album Family. His performance can be heard in Disney's film, Encanto . 6 & 9 PM, Kilbourn Hall, Club Pass or $35/door
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Groover Quartet
Led by keyboardist Mike LeDonne, the Groover Quartet is an outlet for his love of the Hammond B-3 electric organ and funky jazz, soul, and R&B. Alongside LeDonne, the Groover Quartet features his equally adept bandmates, saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Need we say more?
6:30 & 8:30 PM, Theater at Innovation Square, Club Pass or $30/door
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Kaisa's Machine
Nordic noir meets New York sparkle. Kaisa's Machine pictures Kaisa's vision of music in the form of her compositions. The music aims to be relatable - sometimes it's bouncy and groovy, celebrating with you, other times making you ponder all the mysteries and tragedies of life on our planet. Playing bass is Kaisa's way of dealing with it all.
6:00 & 10 PM, Wilder Room
$30/door or Club Pass
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Redeem Club Pass Tickets for Club Passes
Tickets must be redeemed for passes before you attend any Club Pass show. Come to the Ticket Shop at 105 East Ave (across the street from our previous location). Bring or show your receipt, order number, or Ticket on Apple Wallet to get your Club Pass and lanyard. A photo ID is required. Be sure to pick up brochures!
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Buy Headliner Tickets
All shows are at 8 PM at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Doors open at 7:15 PM.
John Oates - Thursday, June 27
Samara Joy - Friday, June 28
Buy tickets
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Wrap up the Night at
the Jams!
Our Official Late Night Jams start at 10:30 PM nightly until. You never know who will show up to play! Led by Mike Cottone on Fridays and Saturdays and by Bob Sneider and his Trio Sunday through Thursday. At the Hyatt Regency Rochester's Astor on Main. Free, no cover. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Park in South Ave Garage.
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Share Your Feedback
Please take a moment to share your feedback during the Festival in our annual audience survey conducted by the independent research company Rochester Research Group. We appreciate your input and any suggestions you may have so that we may enhance the festival experience for all. Thank you!
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Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners | |
The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. Since 2002, the nine-day multi-dimensional festival is held annually in downtown Rochester, NY, drawing 211,000+ people to 326 shows and 20 venues. The Festival navigates all genres of creative improvised music from around the world, presenting more than 1750 legendary performers, familiar favorites, and new discoveries. RIJF is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by Marc Iacona and John Nugent. Nugent, Producer/Artistic Director, is a noted tenor sax player who has traveled the world with many jazz artists, including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Marc Iacona, Producer/Executive Director, is a Rochester native and President of Simcona Electronics. A business and community leader, he is an avid trumpeter and supporter of the arts. | | | | |
