With a voice as smooth as velvet, SAMARA JOY’s star seems to rise with each performance. Following her winning the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, she is currently recording her debut recording, which will feature Samara backed by the Pasquale Grasso Trio. Read more

Though in the early stages of her blossoming career, the 23-year-old vocalist, violinist and songwriter, has accomplished an impressive laundry list of achievements. From being featured in top music publications such as Rolling Stone and American Songwriter, this independent artist captivates the hearts of all who hear her smoky, jazz-infused, genre-fluid voice. Read more

Joonas Haavisto is a Finnish pianist and composer. He is one of the most exciting young jazz musicians coming from the Nordic jazz scene. He joined the world-famous Steinway Artist roster in 2017. His compositions are based on beautiful melodies, the music has also free elements and multilayered, surprising rhythmic motifs. Read more

Singer/songwriter Taylor Rae walks through life projecting a calm self-awareness. And, while there is an aura of purposeful intent in every stride she takes, every note she sings and every chord she plays, there is also a sense of natural ease in every action. This is some still water – and it runs deep. Read more

Enjoy free shows starting at noon at the Central Library, 4:15 PM today on the City of Rochester Jazz St. Stage Presented by The Community Foundation, RIJF Big Tent at 6 PM only, the Avangrid Foundation / RGE Fusion Stage, and City of Rochester Midtown Stage at Parcel 5, and Jams at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

See the schedule below!

You never know who will show up to play! 10:30 PM until...at the Hyatt Regency Rochester Main Street Gallery. Food and beverages are available. Free parking courtesy of the City of Rochester from 10:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the South Ave Garage.