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Rochester, NY–June 24, 2024—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 21st Edition continues today with another spectacular lineup of musicians from around the world.
The first of five Jazz Workshops, led by visiting Scottish sax player Tommy Smith, starts today at the Eastman School of Music at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Wegmans, the workshops are free.
The free Jazz Starts at the Library series also starts today at noon at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County.
Also tonight, on the Jazz Street Stage, are the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF)—Eastman School of Music (ESM) Scholarship Concerts featuring current students, RIJF scholarship alums, and ESM Faculty. This year's scholarship recipient, Parker Vinyard, will be recognized. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
The festival will continue through Saturday, June 29.
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Yesterday at the Fest, enjoying one of the many free shows with our next generation of musicians on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by The Community Foundation. Photo for RIJF by Thom Bell. | |
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Jazz Workshops Start Today
Tommy Smith (saxophone) is one of the finest jazz musicians of his generation. He kicks off this year's series of five structured jazz workshops is open to music students of all ages and provides the exceptional opportunity to play, meet, listen to, and learn from professional jazz musicians performing at the festival. 26 Gibbs St (Eastman School of Music), Room 120 – 1st Floor, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Free!
No registration required. Sponsored by Wegmans.
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Jazz at The Library Starts Today
Today from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County see Trio 55 with Jacobo Vega-Albela (Drumset), Zach Walgren (Bass), and Jordan Lerner (Saxophones). The trio met during their studies at Eastman School. Free, no tickets are required. Concerts continue through through Friday June 28. Shows are held outside weather permitting. Bring your lunch!
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Video from Sunday June 23! | |
Club Pass Show Highlights | |
Jared Schonig "Two Takes"
Grammy-Award-winning drummer, composer, and bandleader Jared Schonig has toured and/or recorded internationally, from Carnegie to Zimbabwe, and is a fixture in NYC's jazz and Broadway scenes. 6:30 & 8:30 PM, Theater at Innovation Square, Club Pass, or $30/door.
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Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Grammy-nominated Diego Figueiredo, considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today, and Itai Kriss, Grammy nominated recording artist praised by Jazzwax as “one of the most exciting new flutist-composers” on the scene. (Note: Itai Kriss replaces Ken Peplowski) 8:30 & 10 PM, Rochester Regional Health Big Tent Club Pass or $30/door
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The Aquaducks
The high-energy funk and soul band from Nashville, TN, with a fresh yet nostalgic brand of modern funk music. It's is a party on the stage and off, from start to finish, with the musical influences of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, and Lettuce.
7:45 PM & 9:45, The Duke, Club Pass or $30/door
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Stacey Kent
An American jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of world-side fans, a host of honors and awards including a Grammy nomination, album sales in excess of 2 million, more than half a billion streams, Platinum, Double-Gold and Gold-selling albums that have reached a series of chart-topping positions. 6:00 & 9PM, Kilbourn Hall, Club Pass or $35/door
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RIJF/ESM Scholarship Concert
Join us tonight for our annual Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF)—Eastman School of Music (ESM) Scholarship Concert, featuring current students, RIJF scholarship alums, and ESM Faculty. We will also recognize this year's scholarship recipient, Parker Vinyard. 7:30 & 9:30 PM on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage, presented by The Community Foundation. Free!
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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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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
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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. | | | | |
