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Media Advisory Sunday June 23, 2019

June 23, 2019

Day 3 - Sunday June 23 Avangrid/ RGE /Barclay Damon Fusion Free Stage Opens Today 7 & 9 PM! Free shows on Jazz Street Start at 3:45 PM, Squeezer's Stage at 4:30 PM and RRH Big Tent at 6 PM Rochester, NY –– June 23, 2019 –&ndash...

Media Advisory Saturday June 22, 2019

June 22, 2019

Day 2 - Saturday June 22 Patti Labelle Headlines at Eastman at 8 PM - Tickets Available! Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes FREE Show - East & Chestnut Stage - 9 PM Free Shows Start at 3:45 on Jazz Street Stage Ticket Update ...

Share Your Feedback

June 21, 2019

We value your input! During the festival, please take a moment to take our quick audience survey to let us know how things are going. We have teamed up with an independent research firm, the Rochester Research Group to collect audience feedback fr...

Save Time in Line! At Kilbourn Hall, Max of Eastman Place & Geva

June 21, 2019

Take advantage of the Save Time in Line system at three of our busiest venues. At Kilbourn Hall, Max of Eastman Place and Geva Theatre we offer a wristband system to save patrons time spent in line, time to get food and beverages before...

Media Advisory Friday June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019

Jazz in June is Here! It's Opening Day of the 18th Edition! 320+ shows, 100+ Free Shows & Events, 1500+ ArtistsWe'll see YOU on Jazz Street! Rochester, NY––June 21, 2019––The nine day CGI Rochester International Jazz Fes...

Rochester Artists Playing in this Year's CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival

June 19, 2019

Rochester, New York is a region rich in musical talent. It is the home of the world-renowned Eastman School of Music, has exceptional music programs in area schools, and offers abundant opportunities year-round for live music. Each year we are pleased to w...

Jam Sessions Start at 10:30 PM Nightly During the Fest

June 17, 2019

Jazz Never Sleeps! Late night jams start at 10:30 and go until...You never know who will show up to play! Led by Karl Stabnau and Bob Sneider at the Hyatt Regency Rochester The Street Craft Kitchen and Bar. - No cover charge. - Food and beverages...

Jazz Workshops for All Music Students are June 24 to 28

June 17, 2019

The 2019 free Jazz Workshops sponsored by Wegmans start Monday June 24 and run through Friday June 28. They are held at 26 Gibbs St (Eastman School of Music) Room 120 – 1st Floor from 1:00-2:30 p.m. No registration is required. Attend one or more da...

Redeem Your Club Pass Tickets for Club Passes Starting Monday June 17

June 17, 2019

The 18th Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is almost here! We look forward to welcoming you to Jazz Street for nine days of amazing music! Here's how to redeem your Club Pass Ticket for a Club Pass. June 17 - 20: Redeem yo...

Rochester International Jazz Festival / Eastman School of Music Scholarship Goes to Roy Marshall

June 13, 2019

Rochester, NY--June 13, 2019-- Roy Marshall has been named this year’s recipient of the Rochester International Jazz Festival/Eastman School of Music (RIJF/ESM) Gerry Niewood Jazz Scholarship.The scholarship program is sponsored by RIJF producers John Nu...