THE PRESS ROOM
Artist Photos
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for high res images.
Media Contacts
Please note during the festival please call our cell phones.
Jean Dalmath
585-586-6513 fax
585-755-6911 cell
jean@rochesterjazz.com
jdalmath@dalmath.com
Amanda Dalmath
585-729-7533 cell
amanda@rochesterjazz.com
Festival Photos
Media may request high resolution images of any shots posted on the festival photos page. Please email your request to jean@rochesterjazz.com. Please credit the Rochester International Jazz Festival and photographer.
2009 Media Guidelines
We welcome and appreciate your coverage and look forward to assisting you in any way we can. Please review these guidelines and share with your team covering the Festival.
Access
• Your Media Badge allows access to Eastman Theater & Kilbourn Hall concerts for working media only. Please wear it all times. Entry cannot be granted without a Badge.
• Eastman/Kilbourn Hall Access - Please see a Jazz Festival Media Representative or usher in the Eastman or Kilbourn lobbies to be escorted to designated media/photo areas. Access is first-come first-served and some concerts fill quickly so please arrive early.
• Club Access – due to limited capacity in these venues, we advise arriving early for access. Please call Jean, Amanda or Vicki if you need assistance.
• Rehearsal/sound check access – varies by artist. Please call in advance with requests. We will do our best to accommodate in accordance with artist wishes.
Still/Video/Audio
Photography is only allowed by credentialed photo media in accordance w/ these guidelines.
• No flash or lights allowed at any time in any venue.
• Eastman and Kilbourn Hall concerts - video and still photography allowed for first number only by registered media photographers who will be seated in a designated photo area. No video or still photography permitted after the first number under any circumstances, and TV cameras must be removed from the concert halls. Video in Eastman is from platform in back, mult box provided.
• Club Venues - video and still photography allowed w/ artist permission by credentialed media only.
• Audio taping is strictly prohibited at all venues per artist agreements unless prior authorization is received by the Festival in advance.
• For assistance accessing stages for free concerts please see Jean, Amanda or Vicki.
• Video and still photography access is subject to change at any time according to artist requests. We appreciate your understanding.
Media Updates & Information
• Daily advisories/releases: provided via email and posted on www.rochesterjazz.com
• Artist bios and high res photos available for download at www.rochesterjazz.com
• Festival photo coverage: XRIJF has official photographers covering all facets of the Festival. Photos will be posted daily at www.rochesterjazz.com. If your media organization needs any photos please contact Jean Dalmath.
Interviews: For assistance with any interviews, please contact Jean, Amanda or Vicki
Where to Pick Up Credentials: At the Festival Ticket Shop, located at 100 East Avenue Rochester NY 14604, at the corner of East Ave. and Gibbs, entrance is on East Ave. Get brochures, programs, tickets, & pick up credentials. Open 10 AM to 6 PM through June 11, and 10 AM to 11PM June 12-20. ID REQUIRED.
Media Badges are not transferable. XRIJF reserves the right to revoke credentials at any time if guidelines are not followed.
Thank you!
Press Conference Video - March 24, 2009
http://a400.g.akamai.net/7/400/14595/v0001/xeroxwebcast.download.akamai.com/14595/wmv/Jazzfest_Xerox_Square_Full.wmv
Press Conference Highlights - March 24, 2009
http://a400.g.akamai.net/7/400/14595/v0001/xeroxwebcast.download.akamai.com/14595/wmv/Jazzfest_Highlights.wmv
In the News
Eyes on the Future Program - Festivals, Marc Iacona, WHAM
Democrat and Chronicle
Special Jazz Section Coverage
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/jazz
Press Conference Video - March 24, 2009
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090325/LIVING/903250319
13WHAM TV Jazz Lounge
2008 Festival Artist Interviews, Daily Video Reports, Behind the Scenes Reports, & More
http://www.13wham.com/content/jazzlounge/default.aspx
City Newspaper
Blogs, Reviews, Bios, Photos & more!
http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/03/2009-Xerox-Rochester-International/
WXXI
Radio and TV interview clips and Festival coverage
http://www.wxxi.org/jazzfest/index.html
Pre-sale Ticket Offer for XRIJF Friends for Gladys Knight & Herbie Hancock
Jan 21, 2010
We are pleased to provide this special pre-sale offer for XRIJF Friends to order tickets for GLADYS KNIGHT on June 11th & HERBIE HANCOCK on June 15th at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre before they go on sale to the general public.
For tickets to Gladys Knight, please go [...more]
Tickets on Sale Jan 22 for Two More Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Headliner Concerts -- Gladys Knight & Herbie Hancock
Jan 18, 2010
Rochester, NY – January 18, 2010 – Tickets go on sale Friday January 22 at 10 a.m. for two more headliner concerts for Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival the Festival’s Ninth Edition June 11-19, 2010.
Gladys Knight, the Atlanta-born R&B songstress and songwriter, will perform on opening night, Friday June [...more]
Reminder! Last Chance to Save $20 on Club Passes
Dec 30, 2009
Just a final reminder that the popular Xerox Rochester International Club Pass is available at the special holiday price of $115 (plus $4 service charge) only until midnight Thursday EST December 31.
After midnight the Club Pass price goes up to $135 (plus $4 service charge) through March 30 at [...more]
ORDERING THE CLUB PASS ONLINE FOR A HOLIDAY GIFT?
Dec 21, 2009
Dear XRIJF Fans:
If you are planning to order Club Passes for gifts and need them delivered before December 25th, we suggest you please place your order today or tomorrow online at rochesterjazz.com. All orders that are received online today and early tomorrow will be mailed the same day.
We cannot [...more]
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Two New Club Pass Venues & Special Series -- Club Pass Special Holiday Price Ends Soon!
Dec 18, 2009
John Nugent and Marc Iacona, Producers of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) (www.rochesterjazz.com) have announced that two new Club Pass venues will be added to the Festival’s 9th Edition in 2010. The new venues will bring the total number Club Pass venues to 11 and total Club [...more]
Pre-sale Offer for XRIJF Friends--Second Jeff Beck Show Added at Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival June 18, 2010 after First Show Sells Out
Dec 9, 2009
Special pre-sale offer for XRIJF Friends - To order tickets before they go on sale to the general public, please go to this link:
www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004383C5088BBF?artistid=734527&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Enter promo code: BECK2
A second show with guitar legend Jeff Beck has been added to the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (www.rochesterjazz.com) lineup on June 18, 2010. [...more]
First Jeff Beck Show Sells Out - Second Show Added on June 18!!! Tickets on Sale Friday 10 a.m.
Dec 7, 2009
Rochester, NY – December 7, 2009 – Due to a sell-out of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival’s Jeff Beck concert June 18, 2010 at 8 p.m., producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona announced today that they are adding a second performance on Friday June 18 at 11 p.m. Both [...more]
TICKETS PRE-SALE FOR JEFF BECK & BERNIE WILLIAMS!!
Nov 18, 2009
XRIJF ANNOUNCES TICKET PRE-SALE!!!
For subscribers to the rochesterjazz.com newsletter, we are pleased to announce that pre-sale tickets are now available (online only!) RIGHT NOW using the special pre-sale code listed below, prior to the General Public On Sale this Friday morning for Two of our Headliner shows featuring:
BERNIE WILLIAMS Thursday [...more]
XRIJF Putting Tickets on Sale Early for Two Headliner Concerts - Jeff Beck to Play on Friday June 18, 2010 & Bernie Williams to Play on Thursday June 17, 2010
Nov 16, 2009
Rochester, NY – November 16, 2009 – The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival will put tickets on sale early for two major headliner concerts in the Festival’s 9th Edition Eastman Theatre Series, June 11-19, 2010.
Tickets go on sale Friday November 20th at 10 a.m. for Jeff Beck and Bernie [...more]
Xerox Rochester Intl Jazz Festival Club Pass on Sale Today at 10 AM at Special Holiday Price -- 2010 Festival to Add Two New Club Pass Venues -- Popular Value Pass Good for 185 Club Shows
Oct 30, 2009
Rochester, NY –October 30, 2009—The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival’s (XRIJF) 9th Edition Club Pass goes on sale today at 10 a.m. at the special holiday price of $115 plus $4 service charge, a savings of $35 off the regular price.
The popular Club Pass is an exceptional value pass, offering [...more]
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Club Pass Goes on Sale Friday October 30 at Special Holiday Price -- 2010 Festival to Add Two New Club Pass Venues -- Popular Value Pass Good for 185 Club Shows
Oct 27, 2009
Rochester, NY –October 27, 2009—The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival’s (XRIJF) 9th Edition Club Pass goes on sale Friday October 30 at 10 a.m. at the special holiday price of $115 plus $4 service charge, a savings of $35 off the regular price.
The popular Club Pass is an exceptional value [...more]
XRIJF Sponsor Presents Great Jazz
Oct 25, 2009
Save Friday October 30th, 2009
For Jazz at The College At Brockport!
The 2nd Annual Jazz Day at Brockport featuring
The Dave Rivello Ensemble
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tower Fine Arts Center Main stage
80 Holley Street
(Edwards Hall directly across Holley Street from Tower Fine Arts Center)
Concert and Reception: $30
Concert only: $12/$10 Seniors, Faculty and [...more]
It's Opening Night for Music at Max of Eastman Place -- Thursday October 15 Featuring Dawn Thomson & Special Guests!
Oct 14, 2009
NEW ROCHESTER MUSIC VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Where:
MAX OF EASTMAN PLACE BAR
25 Gibbs St. Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 697-0491
http://www.maxrochester.net/eastman-place/
When:
Every Thursday this fall from 7:00-10:00PM through December!
Opening Night, Thursday October 15 from 7:00-10:00PM
[...more]
SAVE THE DATE!
Oct 9, 2009
RIJF LLC is proud to announce an unforgettable evening saluting the memory of Gerry Niewood.
Produced by the Eastman School of Music, a proud sponsor of the 2009 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Eastman School of Music
Salutes the Musical Legacy of
Gerry Niewood
(ESM BM ’70)
A Benefit Concert for the Gerry [...more]
Marc Iacona Interview (MP3)
Rochester Jazz and M&T Bank Logos
Background Information
About the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival in Rochester, New York, has quickly become one of the nation’s most popular and most respected music festivals.
Founded in 2002 – attendance at the Festival has grown each year, from 15,000 the first year to more than 133,000 in nine days in 2009 – attracting music lovers from around the U.S. and the world.
The Festival's 9th Edition will be held June 11-19, 2010 and will feature more than 250 concerts. Tickets are on sale now for the Club Pass and for Jeff Beck
Festival Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona consistently deliver a multi-dimensional festival with something for everyone. Nugent, a noted tenor sax player, has traveled the world with many jazz artists including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, The Woody Herman Orchestra and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Iacona, a Rochester native, business and community leader, is an avid trumpeter and supporter of the arts, and is President of Simcona Electronics.
From legendary performers and familiar favorites – to rising stars and new
discoveries – this is a festival that navigates all genres of creative improvised music from all corners of the world.
As one of the nation’s most popular international music festivals, it brings together unique musical sounds from many countries, highlighting international artists' take on the only true American art form – jazz.
The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is held at more than a dozen venues in and around Rochester’s east end cultural district. From elegant concert halls to intimate clubs to vibrant outdoor stage venues – each offers a comfortable setting in which to appreciate and savor the many genres of creative improvised music, all under the auspices of jazz.
A signature draw for the festival is its European style, allowing festival-goers the opportunity to walk from one venue to another.
Another festival favorite is the nightly jam sessions since there’s no telling who will drop in to play. It’s said that jazz never sleeps and this event proves it as the music goes on deep into the night – often with unsung musicians who electrify the room. The popular Club Pass is the “pass to discovery,” allowing people all access to club venues and the opportunity to sample a wide spectrum of music. It's no wonder the festival motto is “It’s not who you know, it’s who you don’t know.”
In addition to delivering an exhilarating and diverse program of music, the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is also proud to make a significant economic impact to the Rochester region, now at an estimated almost $70 million over seven years.
