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June 26, 2023
Media Contacts
(585) 729-7533 (m)
(585) 755-6911 (m)
June 23 - July 1, 2023
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Day 4 of the 20th Edition!
First Day for Jazz Workshops and Jazz Starts at Library
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USP last night in the Wegmans Pavilion on East at Chestnut. Free shows all week. 7 & 9 PM Photo for RIJF by Tom Flint |
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Rochester, NY –June 26, 2023–It's already day four of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. The nine-day event produced by Marc Iacona and John Nugent continues through July 1 in Downtown Rochester, NY, at 19 diverse venues.
After an incredible opening weekend, with tens of thousands of attendees, the music continues today in diverse venues in Rochester's east-end cultural district. Jazz starts at noon today with a free concert at the Central Library. It's also the first day of the 20th Edition free Jazz Workshops for music students of all ages sponsored by Wegmans.
More than 1750 artists will play at the Festival this year in 300 shows, including 100 free performances, nightly jam sessions, and jazz workshops. Musicians will travel from 14 countries outside the U.S. The festival draws more than 210,000 people annually.
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Watch! Video Recap of Sunday
Produced by CGI Digital
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Jazz Scholarship Concert Tonight Celebrates the Life & Music of Chick Corea
The Eastman Jazz Ensemble, directed by Christine Jensen, with special Guests Tommy Smith, Tenor Saxophone & Peter Johnstone, Piano has been recognized as one of the world’s premier collegiate jazz performing organizations for three decades. Years before Eastman alumnus Chuck Mangione became the ensemble’s first faculty director, the band was established and governed by Eastman student musicians. Scholarship presentation will also be made to this year's recipient Peter Foley. FREE at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Read more
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- Don't forget your Club Pass or Tickets
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Review Patron Policies for what you may and may not bring
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Download the free Festival App powered by Harris Beach PLLC
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Check parking & street closings on Event Info
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Bring a playable musical instrument to donate at the M&T Bank Rochester Education Foundation Booth on Gibbs St. 5 - 8 PM
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Bring your appetite! Get food and/or beverages at Max, Hyatt Regency Ballroom & Jams, Rochester Regional Health Big Tent, Montage, Wilder Room (beverages only), The Little, Innovation Theater, and at food trucks and vendors on Jazz Street (Gibbs). See our Food & Drink Guide
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Pick up a free brochure at the Ticket Shop (100 East Ave) or venues.
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Get Official RIJF gear in the Merch Tent on Gibbs St. 4- 11 PM daily.
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Share your feedback! Take our quick audience survey during the fest
- All bags subject to search
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First Aid Tent - staffed by Rochester Regional Health, get giveaways and basic first aid needs. Daily 5-9 PM Jazz Street (Gibbs near Main)
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M&T Bank ATMs available in multiple locations around the fest
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Club Pass holders enjoy 10% off at Astor on Main or The Street Lobby Bar at The Hyatt Regency Rochester.
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Jazz Workshops Start Today
Sponsored by Wegmans 26 Gibbs St (Eastman School) Rm 120, 1-2:30 p.m. FREE! No registration is required. Open to music students of all ages who want to learn how to improvise. Today, led by pianist Peter Johnstone Read more
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Jazz Starts at the Library
FREE! No tickets are required. Monday through Friday from Noon to 1 PM. Shows are usually held outside, weather permitting. Bring your lunch! Today, at the Central Library, see Mel Henderson.
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NYChillharmonic
The female-fronted, Brooklyn-based, 18-piece, progressive-rock orchestra fuses multiple genres, including rock, pop, and jazz, which ultimately creates an ensemble sound that acknowledges the tradition of jazz as much as it sonically embraces experimental textures, arrangements, and harmonies. 6:30 & 8:30 PM
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The Baylor Project
A husband. A wife. An astonishing debut, featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor's highly anticipated collaboration steeped in the heart and soul of Jazz. Their musical roots were planted deep within the church, paving the road for the influence of gospel, blues, soul, and jazz to make it’s mark. 7:45 & 9:45 PM, Hyatt Regency Rochester Grand Ballroom, Club Pass or $30/door Read more
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Squeezers Jam Session with Bob Sneider at the Hyatt Regency Rochester Astor on Main, 10:30 PM until. You never know who will show up. No cover charge. Food and beverages available. Read more
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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Visit the Merchandise Tent on Jazz Street!
Open 4-11 PM Daily
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Thank You to our Sponsors & Partners |
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ABOUT THE CGI ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. Held annually in Rochester, NY, more than 210,000 music fans attend the nine-day festival, which presents 300 shows at 19 venues with more than 1750 artists from around the world. The Festival was founded in 2002 and is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by John Nugent and Marc Iacona. 2023 marks the festival's 20th Edition. The 2020 and 2021 Festivals could not be held due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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