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News Release
June 22, 2024
#CGIRocJazzFest
21st Edition
June 21-29, 2024
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Day 2!
Lee Ritenour Band Headlines at Eastman, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Headlines in Free Show, Amazing Lineup in Clubs, 10 Free Shows!
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Above: A huge crowd last night for Funk You on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage, presented by The Community Foundation. Photo for RIJF by Thom Bell. | |
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Rochester, NY–June 22, 2024–What an incredible opening night for our 21st Edition! Crowds filled the streets and venues on a beautiful summer evening.
Tonight, the Lee Rutenour Band, with Special Guests Randy Brecker & Bill Evans, headlines at Eastman Theatre at 8 PM. Tickets are still available online up to show time at RochesterJazz.com, at the RIJF Ticket Shop at 105 East Ave, or at the Theatre's box office, which opens at 7 PM.
Enjoy 10 free shows today, including Christone "Kingfish" Ingram headlining at 9 PM on the East Ave & Chestnut Stage, presented by the City of Rochester. The show is free; no tickets are required. And we have a full lineup in the 12 Club Pass venues. The nightly Jam Session at the Hyatt Regency Rochester's Astor on the Main will wrap up the night.
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Lee Ritenour Band Headlines Tonight at 8 PM
With Special Guests Randy Brecker & Bill Evans
For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include 45 albums,16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of the Year at USC, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019), plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, and Tony Bennett, among others.
8 PM at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Doors open at 7:15 PM. Tickets are $83/$73/$53/$33+ serv chg. Buy online up to 8:15 PM, at Kodak Hall Box Office day of show only, or at the RIJF Ticket Shop at 105 East Ave.
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Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Tonight at 9 PM
FREE SHOW!
East Ave & Chestnut Stage
No Tickets Required!
Sparked by his non-stop touring, writing, and recording schedule, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s natural talent just keeps growing. With his jaw-dropping guitar playing and his reach-out-and-grab-you-by-the-collar vocals, he performs every song with unmatched passion and precision. Kingfish delivers contemporary blues music that speaks to his generation and beyond, bringing to bear the full healing and hopeful power of the blues. Now, Live In London captures Kingfish’s lightning in a bottle. It’s an onstage snapshot of the young singer, songwriter, and guitarist creating musical magic in real time, leaving his listeners spellbound and always wanting more.
7 PM Joe Beard, 9 PM Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, on the East and Chestnut St. Stage, presented by the City of Rochester. Food and beverages are available.
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The legendary blues guitarist Taj Mahal received a standing ovation last night from the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre audience. Photo for RIJF by Jim Dolan. | |
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Connie Han
Hailed by Downbeat Magazine as "The Jazz Warrior-Goddess" with "a skill and ferocity unmatched by all but the most accomplished of pianists," 27-year-old piano wizard and composer Connie Han interprets the jazz piano pantheon with her own fiery, contemporary style, with an interpretation that belies her age. Hatch Hall, 5:45 & 7:45 PM Club Pass or $30 cash at the door.
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Gwilym Simcock & Tommy Smith
Gwilym Simcock has carved out a career as one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the European scene. Tommy Smith is a phenomenon. One of the finest jazz musicians of his generation, Smith’s prolific career began with his first album, Giant Strides (1983), when he was only sixteen. Kilbourn Hall, 6 & 9 PM, Club Pass or $35 cash at the door.
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Electric Kif
The Miami-based power quartet explores the boundaries between rock, jazz fusion, and electronic drum & bass.
With bassist Rodrigo Zambrano, keyboardist Jason Matthews, drummer Armando Lopez, and guitarist Eric Escanes, Electric Kif formed as an outlet for the musicians to stretch out and be themselves between recording sessions and touring with other artists. Rochester Regional Health Big Tent, 8:30 & 10 PM, Club Pass or $30 at the door.
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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 on Sale
All shows are at 8 PM at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Doors open at 7:15 PM.
Lee Ritenour Band w/ Special Guests Randy Brecker & Bill Evans - Sat June 22
John Oates - Thurs June 27
Samara Joy - Fri 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...June 21-29. 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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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. | | | | |
