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It's Day 4 at the 19th Edition! |
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One of the world's greatest guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel, performed last night on the City of Rochester Midtown Stage at Parcel 5. Photo by Dick Bennett for RIJF.
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See Press Room for releases, advisories, & artist-high res images.
Rochester, NY–June 20, 2022–The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 19th edition wrapped up the first weekend with grateful audiences and incredible music indoors and out. The festival continues today through Saturday, June 25 in downtown Rochester, NY.
Starting today: Jazz Workshops and Jazz Starts at Library at Noon.
More than 1750 musicians are coming from around the world to play. A record 130 shows are free this year including the entire headliner series. Jam sessions close out the festival nightly at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, where you never know who will show up to play. And Jazz Workshops provide a unique opportunity for music students of all ages to learn from visiting artists performing at the festival.
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Headlining Tonight on Parcel 5
9 PM Free!
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Over the last 40+ years, Spyro Gyra has performed over five thousand shows, released thirty-one albums (not counting “Best Of…” compilations) selling over ten million albums while also achieving one platinum and two gold albums. Although few acts have accomplished this type of record, they have done it by constantly challenging themselves as is evidenced by their last studio release “The Rhinebeck Sessions” which was written and recorded over three days in the studio. Although few acts have accomplished this type of record, they have done it by constantly challenging themselves. Read more
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The appreciative audience for phenomenal guitarist Tommy Emmanuel who played last night at the City of Rochester Midtown Stage at Parcel 5. Photo by Tim Fuss for RIJF. |
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Bring your Club Pass.
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Bring chairs for free shows
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Check parking & street closing Info on Travel/Getting Around
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Bring a playable musical instrument to donate to City School students at the M&T/Rochester Education Foundation Booth in the Merchandise Tent on Parcel 5.
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Download the free Festival App!
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Bring your appetite! Get food and/or beverages at several venues: Max, Hyatt Regency Ballroom & Jams, Big Tent, Montage, Wilder Room, The LIttle, & Innovation Theater, and at food trucks and vendors on Jazz Street (Gibbs), E. Main St., and Parcel 5. See RIJF Food Guide
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Check the latest health guidelines.
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Thanks to all the families who celebrated Father's Day at the festival! Photo by Garry Geer for RIJF. |
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Pick up a free brochure at the Ticket Shop (100 East Ave) or venues.
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Buy an Official Program Guide ($2) in the Ticket Shop or Merch Tent.
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Get Official RIJF gear in the Merchandise Tent on Parcel 5.
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Look for Jazz Fest Shuttle Stop signs and catch a free ride around the festival. Courtesy of Harris Beach. Get Shuttle Maps at the Ticket Shop.
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Exchange Club Pass Tickets for Club Passes at the Ticket Shop or Merchandise Tent before you attend any shows.
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All bags are subject to search at every entrance and every venue.
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Share your feedback! Take our quick audience survey during the fest
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Free WiFi on Parcel 5. Look for RIJF Network. Courtesy of Greenlight Networks.
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First Aid Tent - staffed by Rochester Regional Health is open 5-9 PM on Jazz Street (Gibbs). Free masks are available.
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M&T Bank ATMs are available in multiple locations around the fest.
- Enjoy the music!
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Central Library of Rochester
& Monroe County, 12 Noon - 1 PM
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Jazz Starts at the Library! |
Take a break! Bring your lunch and enjoy some great music! Today through Friday. Read more
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26 Gibbs St (Eastman School of Music), Room 120, 1st Floor
1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Jazz Workshops for Music Students of All Ages |
This series of five structured jazz workshops provides the exceptional opportunity to play and meet, listen to and learn from professional jazz musicians performing at the festival. Hosted by Bob Sneider, Eastman School of Music Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media and Senior Instructor of Jazz Guitar. FREE! Attend one or more days. No registration is required. Sponsored by Wegmans. |
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Watch! Producers' Picks for Today! |
See what shows festival producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent say are not to miss today! Produced by CGI Digital. |
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Our thanks to the CGI Digital team who captured these images last night! |
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Club Pass Show Highlights & More |
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"It's not just who you know, it's who you don't know!" |
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Note: there are no reserved seats and no advanced tickets sold for Club Pass Shows. Entry is $30 ($35 Kilbourn Hall) at door or with a Club Pass. Arrive early! Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Save time in line at Max and Kilbourn early shows.
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Temple Theater
7 & 9 PM shows
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After four decades of featured background singing with icons like Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, MS. LISA FISCHER set out to take center stage with her own humble, heartfelt song. While Lisa’s range is legendary, her greatest gift is the ability to connect, to reach the hearts of her listeners. Read more
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RIJF Big Tent
8:30 & 10:00 PM Shows
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The Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra is a group of jazz artists that have come together to facilitate and explore the bond that exists between musicians from many different countries. Audiences are treated to high-powered contemporary music that communicates, transcends, and inspires. Read more
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Hyatt Rochester Ballroom
7:45 & 9:45 PM Shows
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For years, Tivon Pennicott has been transporting audiences and listeners to a higher level of consciousness. The highly sought saxophone player, composer and multi-instrumentalist is a key contributor to 3 GRAMMY Award-winning albums, appearing on Esperanza Spalding’s disruptive recording Radio Music Society, and Gregory Porter’s Liquid Spirit and Take Me to the Alley. Read more
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Theater at Innovation Square
6:30 & 8:30 PM Shows
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Mike is a Juilliard and Eastman School graduate from Rochester, NY. He attended the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz led by legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and has performed and recorded with Al Jarreau, Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, Laura Dickenson, Neil Diamond, Ruben Blades, Mike Garson, Ulysses Owens Jr, and Don Henley and many more. He is also a RIJF/ESM Scholarship winner. Read more
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Jazz Street. Photo for RIJF by Thom Bell |
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Enjoy free shows starting at 3:30 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!
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Jams last night. Photo by Tim Fuss for RIJF |
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Jazz Never Sleeps at the Jams! |
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.
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12:00 PM
FREE
1:00 PM
FREE
3:30 PM
FREE
4:15 PM
FREE
5:00 PM
FREE
FREE
5:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
6:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
Club Pass or $35/door
FREE
FREE
Club Pass or $30/door
6:15 PM
$30 or Club Pass
6:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:00 PM
FREE
7:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
FREE
7:30 PM
FREE
7:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
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
FREE
FREE
9:15 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
Club Pass or $30/door
9:30 PM
FREE
Club Pass or $30/door
9:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
10:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
$30 or Club Pass
Club Pass or $30/door
Club Pass or $30/door
10:30 PM
FREE
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Download our App and Put The Festival in Your Pocket! |
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In accordance with Monroe County public health official recommendations and the University of Rochester for Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Hall, Max of Eastman Place, and Ray Wright Room 120, face masks are optional. Proof of vaccination is not required. Please see the full guidelines here.
Masks are available courtesy of Rochester Regional Health at the First Aid Tent on Gibbs Street (5-9 PM daily) and at Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Hall, Max, and the Jazz Workshops.
COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that can be extremely dangerous to people of all ages, especially to those who are elderly and/or have compromised immune systems.
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The Festival is held in multiple public places and indoor venues. It is your responsibility as an attendee to assess your risk and determine if it is safe for you to attend the festival.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to create a safe and enjoyable festival experience for all.
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Thank You Sponsors & Partners! |
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