News Release




June 29, 2023

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June 23 - July 1, 2023
A huge crowd turned out last night for Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers on the opening night of the Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5.
Photo for RIJF by Thom Bell.
Day 7 of the 20th Edition! Last 3 Days!
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Headline Tonight at 9 PM in FREE Concert at Wegmans Stage on Parcel 5
Rochester, NY –June 28, 2023–A huge crowd turned out for festival favorite Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers last night on the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes headline in a free show tonight on the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 at the 20th Anniversary Edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. One of the world’s leading jazz festivals, the nine-day event is produced by Marc Iacona and John Nugent and continues through July 1 in Downtown Rochester, NY, at 19 diverse venues. Photo left, Bruce Horsnby for RIJF by Mark Druziak.

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Plays Tonight at 9 PM
Joe Beard Band Opens at 7 PM
For Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, ‘comfortable’ – has never been a word associated with their brand of raucous, roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie. The band has flourished with more than thirty albums, releasing twelve studio albums since 1976….Rolling Stone named their early release “Hearts of Stone” as one of the “top 100 albums of the 70s and 80s”….thousands of live performances around the globe, a legion of famously-dedicated and enthusiastic fans, and a vibrant legacy of classic songs that have become “hits” to their worldwide fan base. Read more
Recap Video & Producer Picks!
Video highlights of Day 6! Sights and sounds. Produced by CGI Digital
Not sure who to see tonight? Check out today's Producers Picks. Produced by CGI Digital
Before You Go
When You Arrive
  • Get free brochures at the Ticket Shop (100 East Ave) and venues. Noon - 9 PM (new hours)
  • Get Official RIJF gear, Merch Tent on Gibbs & Parcel 5, 4- 11 PM daily.
  • Share your feedback! Take our quick audience survey during the fest
  • All bags subject to search
  • First Aid Tent - staffed by Rochester Regional Health, get giveaways and basic first aid needs. Daily 5-9 PM Jazz Street (Gibbs near Main)
  • Masks are available at every checkpoint and at the Ticklet Shop
  • M&T Bank ATMs available in multiple locations around the fest
  • Pepsi Product Tasting 5-8 PM in the Merch Tent
  • 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) and Parcel 5. See our Food & Drink Guide
  • Club Pass holders enjoy 10% off at Astor on Main or The Street Lobby Bar at The Hyatt Regency Rochester.
More Highlights
Jazz Workshops Continue
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 Herb Smith. Read more
Emilie-Claire Barlow 
Canada's incomparable vocal jazz jewel Emilie-Claire Barlow - leads her stellar band through innovative arrangements of American-Songbook treasures, rhythmic bossa novas, and elegant ballads. She continues to endear herself to critics, peers, and audiences everywhere. 7:45 & 9:45 PM, Hyatt Regency Rochester Grand Ballroom Read more
Juliet Lloyd
The acclaimed Washington, DC-based singer/songwriter has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Carole King and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful, roots-infused pop. 7 & 9:15 PM, The Little Theatre - Roots & Americana Series, Club Pass or $30/door Read more
Mark Guiliana
Hailed by The New York Times as “a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed,” Mark Guiliana brings the same adventurous spirit, eclectic palette, and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. 7:30 & 9:30 PM Christ Church - Global Jazz Now Club Pass or $30/door 
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 are available. 10% discount with Club Pass. Read more
Soul Stew is Back!
Formed in 1990 by Toronto first call studio musicians as a house band at the Bamboo, Soul Stew became the band synonymous with the College Street music scene with their 10-year-long residency at the College Street Bar. FREE! 7:30 & 9:30 PM City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation. Read more
Thursday, June 29, 2023

12:00 PM
Herb Smith - Free

1:00 PM

4:30 PM

5:15 PM

5:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

6:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $35/door



Club Pass or $30/door

6:15 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

6:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

7:00 PM

Free

Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

7:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Free

7:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

8:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

9:00 PM
Club Pass or $35/door


Violet Mary - Free

9:15 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

9:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

9:30 PM
Free

9:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

10:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

Club Pass or $30/door

10:30 PM

Visit the Merchandise Tent on Jazz Street!
Open 4-11 PM Daily
Thank You to our Sponsors & Partners
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.