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        • Friday, June 23, 2023
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      • A-B
        • Airmen of Note
        • Akiko Tsuruga Organ Group
        • Al Chez & Brothers of Funk
        • Albino Mbie
        • Alexi Tuomarila Trio
        • All in Brass Band
        • American Patchwork Quartet
        • Artimus Pyle Band Celebrating Lynyrd Skynyrd
        • Atlas Band
        • B.D. Lenz Group
        • Bassel & The Supernaturals
        • Big Lazy
        • Bill Frisell Trio
        • Bill Goodwin Trio
        • Bill Tiberio Band
        • Bloomfield High School Jazz Band
        • Blue Moon Marquee
        • Bob Sneider
        • Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That…Tour 2023
        • Brighton High School Jazz Band
        • Brockport Big Band
        • Brockport High School Jazz Band
        • Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
      • C-D
        • Camille Thurman with Darrel Green Quartet
        • Canandaigua High School Jazz Band
        • Catherine Russell
        • Celebrating Toots Thielemans With Kenny Werner & Gregoire Maret
        • Chris Lewis & the Jon Ballantyne Trio
        • Chris Minh Doky All Stars
        • Chris Whiteman Trio
        • Christian Sands
        • Christian Sands Trio
        • Conrad Herwig With the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra
        • Corner House
        • Cory Weeds Quartet
        • CSC Music Jazz Band
        • Curtis Stigers
        • Damon Fowler
        • Dave Restivo Trio + Christine Jensen
        • David Hazeltine
        • David Hazeltine Quartet
        • Dawn Thomson & Gary Versace
        • Deanna Witkowski Plays Mary Lou Williams
        • Dear Marian: Laura Dubin Trio Plays Marian McPartland
        • Diana Herold & Helium
        • Doc Robinson
        • Durham County Poets
      • E-F
        • Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra With Herb Smith
        • Eastridge High School Jazz Band
        • ECMS Faculty With Special Guest Vocalists!
        • ECMS Jazz Alumni
        • ECMS Jazz Combos Directed by Bob Sneider
        • ECMS Music Educators Jazz Ensemble
        • Eddie 9V
        • Eldorado Slim Featuring Scott Sharrard of Little Feat
        • Emilie-Claire Barlow
        • Erez Aviram Ensemble
        • Eri Yamamoto & Bruce Barth
        • ESM Jazz Honors Unit 1
        • ESM Jazz Honors Unit 2
        • ESM Jazz Honors Unit 3
        • ESM-RIJF Jazz Scholarship Concert Celebrating Chick Corea ESM Jazz Ensemble
        • Fairport High School Jazz Band
        • Fred Costello
      • G-H
        • Gabrielle Cavassa
        • Gate Swingers Big Band
        • Gates Chili High School Jazz Band
        • Glen David Andrews
        • Greece Arcadia High School Jazz Band
        • Greece Athena High School Jazz Band
        • Greece Jazz Band
        • Harold Danko
        • Harry Allen Trio
        • Helen Sung Quartet+
        • Helen Sung Solo
        • Hilton High School Jazz Band
        • Honeoye Falls Lima High School Jazz Band
        • Houston Person & Eric Person "Person2Person"
      • I-J
        • iGNiTE Reggae Band
        • Jam Session with Bob Sneider
        • Jam Session with Mike Cottone
        • Jazz Workshop with Bruce Barth
        • Jazz Workshop with Cory Weeds
        • Jazz Workshop with David Hazeltine
        • Jazz Workshop with Peter Johnstone
        • Jazz Workshop with Tommy Smith
        • Joe Beard Band
        • Joe Robinson
        • Joel Frahm Trio
        • Joey Alexander Trio
        • Joey Stempien College Big Band
        • Jonatavious Willis
        • Joona Toivanen Jazz & Fly Fishing
        • Juliet Lloyd
      • K-L
        • Keb' Mo'
        • Kurt Rosenwinkel Quartet
        • Latriste Fulton and the Frequencies
        • Lionel Loueke & Gretchen Parlato
        • Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra
        • Luis Deniz Quartet
      • M-N
        • Mambo Kings
        • Marc Broussard
        • Mark Guiliana Quartet
        • Mark Kelso & The Jazz Exiles
        • Matthew Whitaker
        • Melody Masters Big Band
        • Mike Kaupa's ECMS Ensembles! Saturday Ensemble & Junior Jazz
        • Miss Tess
        • Ms. Lisa Fischer with Taylor Eigsti
        • Nancy Kelly
        • Nathan-Paul & The Admirables
        • Nduduzo Makhathini
        • Neil Swainson Trio
        • Nellie McKay
        • New Horizons Big Band Directed by Priscilla Todd Brown
        • New Horizons Jazz Ensemble Directed by Don Sherman
        • Nick Finzer Sextet
        • NYChillharmonic
      • O-P
        • Oddgeir Berg Trio
        • Okan
        • Olli Hirvonen Group
        • Omara Portuondo "Vida"
        • Pal-Mac High School Jazz Band
        • Pat Metheny Side-Eye
        • Pedrito Martinez
        • Penfield Big Band
        • Penfield High School Jazz Band
        • Peter Johnstone & Tommy Smith
        • Phylicia Rae
        • Pittsford Mendon High School Jazz Band
        • Pittsford Sutherland High School Jazz Band
      • Q-R
        • Ralph Alessi & This Against That
        • Ralph Alessi Group
        • Rich Thompson Trio "Generations"
        • Richie Goods & Chien Chien "Connected"
        • Richie Goods/chien Chien
        • Rochester Metro Jazz Orchestra
        • Russell Thompkins Jr. With the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra
      • S
        • Samara Joy
        • School of the Arts Jazz Band
        • Soul Stew
        • Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes
        • Spencerport High School Jazz Band
        • St. Paul & The Broken Bones
        • Steve Smith & Vital Information
        • Syndicate Jazz Octet
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        • Tatiana Eva-Marie
        • The Baylor Project
        • The Bossa Nova Wave Diego Figueiredo + Ken Peplowski
        • The Buddahood
        • The Clements Brothers
        • Tia Fuller Quintet
        • Tom Guarna Trio
        • Tommy Gearhart
        • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
        • Twisted Pine
      • U-Z
        • USP
        • VickiKristinaBarcelona
        • Victor High School Jazz Band
        • Victoria Victoria with Charlie Hunter
        • Vince Ercolamento & Friends
        • Vincent Peirani
        • Violet Mary
        • Webster Schroeder High School Jazz Band
        • West Irondequoit High School Jazz Band
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RIJF 2023

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Series Schedule

  • Club Pass Series
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  • Jun 23
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  • Jun 26
  • Jun 27
  • Jun 28
  • Jun 29
  • Jun 30
  • Jul 1
  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    CSC Music Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Honeoye Falls Lima High School Jazz Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    All in Brass Band

    All In Music Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, and the home unit of the All In Brass Band, a youth-focused music ensemble that emphasizes Music Education, Entertainment, and Community Impact.    Board of Directors: Tom Allen, President and ChairmanBeth Toly-Hughes, SecretaryStephen Short, Jr. Vince HopeDr. Daniele Lyman-Torres...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra With Herb Smith

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    iGNiTE Reggae Band

    iGNiTE! is a reggae band based out of Rochester, NY who came together to deliver Authentic Reggae Music. With over 30 years of experience playing Reggae music, as one of the founders of Confrontation, the second Reggae band formed in Rochester, front man, Ronald “Skill” Gordon joined forces with Francine “Queen” Wedderburn, Chevy...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eldorado Slim Featuring Scott Sharrard of Little Feat

    Scott Sharrard ~ GuitarPat Bianchi ~ OrganTony Leone DrumsClark Gayton ~ TromboneCraig Dreyer ~ SaxWhere Bill Graham’s Fillmore East meets Detroit’s Club Mozambique you will find the sounds of NYC’s newest band, Eldorado Slim. Led by Little Feat guitarist Scott Sharrard, the 6-piece lineup consists of some of New York City’s fine...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    iGNiTE Reggae Band

    iGNiTE! is a reggae band based out of Rochester, NY who came together to deliver Authentic Reggae Music. With over 30 years of experience playing Reggae music, as one of the founders of Confrontation, the second Reggae band formed in Rochester, front man, Ronald “Skill” Gordon joined forces with Francine “Queen” Wedderburn, Chevy...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eldorado Slim Featuring Scott Sharrard of Little Feat

    Scott Sharrard ~ GuitarPat Bianchi ~ OrganTony Leone DrumsClark Gayton ~ TromboneCraig Dreyer ~ SaxWhere Bill Graham’s Fillmore East meets Detroit’s Club Mozambique you will find the sounds of NYC’s newest band, Eldorado Slim. Led by Little Feat guitarist Scott Sharrard, the 6-piece lineup consists of some of New York City’s fine...

  • 3:45 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Pal-Mac High School Jazz Band

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  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Penfield High School Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Gates Chili High School Jazz Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    78 RPM Big Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ECMS Jazz Combos Directed by Bob Sneider

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester East Avenue & Chestnut Street Stage

    Eldorado Slim Featuring Scott Sharrard of Little Feat

    Scott Sharrard ~ GuitarPat Bianchi ~ OrganTony Leone DrumsClark Gayton ~ TromboneCraig Dreyer ~ SaxWhere Bill Graham’s Fillmore East meets Detroit’s Club Mozambique you will find the sounds of NYC’s newest band, Eldorado Slim. Led by Little Feat guitarist Scott Sharrard, the 6-piece lineup consists of some of New York City’s fine...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Airmen of Note

    The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces dance band, the current band consists of 18 active-duty musi...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester East Avenue & Chestnut Street Stage

    St. Paul & The Broken Bones

    A fever dream in sonic form, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ new album The Alien Coast represents the most adventurous and original output yet from an ever-evolving musical powerhouse. In a profound shift for the Alabama-bred eight-piece—Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (key...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Airmen of Note

    The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces dance band, the current band consists of 18 active-duty musi...

  • 3:45 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Pittsford Mendon High School Jazz Band

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  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Hilton High School Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Fairport High School Jazz Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    New Horizons Jazz Ensemble Directed by Don Sherman

    Born in Rochester, Don began his study in percussion with John Beck through the Eastman Preparatory Department from 1959-65. He became the first principal percussionist for the Duluth Symphony Orchestra at age 19, while attending the University of Wisconsin in Superior, majoring in Music Education. Soon after earning his Bachelor of Music degree, Don w...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ESM Jazz Honors Unit 1

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    USP

    What started as a summer jam group of students & recent grads from the Rochester, NY area quickly expanded into a powerful eight piece pop-funk band called USP. Known for energetic cover arrangements as well as groovy, ambitious original tunes, USP brings a youthfully powerful presence to both the stage and the studio. Every song features a command...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Durham County Poets

    BLUES, ROOTS, SOUL Durham County Poets grew out of the lively music scene in Ormstown. The five seasoned musicians, all of whom are also songwriters, manage to work together individually and collaboratively in composing their music. Delving into various styles and genres, their musical influences include a broad range of artists from The Band to Dire S...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    USP

    What started as a summer jam group of students & recent grads from the Rochester, NY area quickly expanded into a powerful eight piece pop-funk band called USP. Known for energetic cover arrangements as well as groovy, ambitious original tunes, USP brings a youthfully powerful presence to both the stage and the studio. Every song features a command...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Durham County Poets

    BLUES, ROOTS, SOUL Durham County Poets grew out of the lively music scene in Ormstown. The five seasoned musicians, all of whom are also songwriters, manage to work together individually and collaboratively in composing their music. Delving into various styles and genres, their musical influences include a broad range of artists from The Band to Dire S...

  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Victor High School Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Joey Stempien College Big Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Brockport Big Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ESM Jazz Honors Unit 2

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Phylicia Rae

    Lead bassist Phylicia Rae is a rapidly rising star in the smooth jazz genre who is stepping out in full force. In 2023 Phylicia became the FIRST female lead bassist to ever reach Top 20 in the Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay Charts. She has been greatly influenced by the late great Wayman Tisdale.Born and raised in Rochester,NY Phylicia Rae devel...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Fred Costello

    ...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Phylicia Rae

    Lead bassist Phylicia Rae is a rapidly rising star in the smooth jazz genre who is stepping out in full force. In 2023 Phylicia became the FIRST female lead bassist to ever reach Top 20 in the Billboard Smooth Jazz National Airplay Charts. She has been greatly influenced by the late great Wayman Tisdale.Born and raised in Rochester,NY Phylicia Rae devel...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Fred Costello

    ...

  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Greece Athena High School Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    School of the Arts Jazz Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Gate Swingers Big Band

    Rochester’s original dance band, the GateSwingers Big Band is an exciting 15-piece band with vocalists and a master of ceremonies.  The band features dance music from the 40's, 50's, 60's, and present day for your dancing and listening pleasure. The GateSwingers play the big band standards in the authentic traditions of the great dance bands...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    New Horizons Big Band Directed by Priscilla Todd Brown

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Atlas Band

    ATLAS was born June 4th 1981 in Syracuse, NY.  In the early days, the band was named “Atlas Linen Company.” Year after year ATLAS consistently featured the finest musicians in Upstate New York. From the beginning, ATLAS has been setting the standard for hi-energy Horn-Driven dance music for Weddings, Corporate Events, Festivals, and Nig...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ECMS Music Educators Jazz Ensemble

    Veteran Rochester area music educator and saxophonist Bill Tiberio founded the ECMS Educators Jazz Ensemble 20 years ago.  The band is comprised of active and retired music teachers and related professionals from around Monroe County.  The current directions in contemporary big band writing are core to the group's mission, as well as honoring ...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Atlas Band

    ATLAS was born June 4th 1981 in Syracuse, NY.  In the early days, the band was named “Atlas Linen Company.” Year after year ATLAS consistently featured the finest musicians in Upstate New York. From the beginning, ATLAS has been setting the standard for hi-energy Horn-Driven dance music for Weddings, Corporate Events, Festivals, and Nig...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ECMS Music Educators Jazz Ensemble

    Veteran Rochester area music educator and saxophonist Bill Tiberio founded the ECMS Educators Jazz Ensemble 20 years ago.  The band is comprised of active and retired music teachers and related professionals from around Monroe County.  The current directions in contemporary big band writing are core to the group's mission, as well as honoring ...

  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Greece Arcadia High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Pittsford Sutherland High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Penfield Big Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ECMS Faculty With Special Guest Vocalists!

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Mambo Kings

    MAMBO KINGS, together since 1995, are enjoying great success as Upstate New York's foremost Latin jazz ensemble, and have rapidly earned a national reputation for their explosive blend of Afro Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation.  Since their orchestral debut in 1997 with the Rochester Philharmonic and Conductor Jeff Tyzik, Mambo Kings have appea...

  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Bill Tiberio Band

    In addition to being an accomplished and versatile saxophonist and woodwind player, Bill Tiberio is a music educator. He has over 25 years of experience in the field of public music education, and has been at Fairport (NY) high school since 1988.   At Fairport, Bill conducts the top Concert Band, two jazz ensembles, jazz combos, pit orchestras, cha...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Rochester Metro Jazz Orchestra

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  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Mambo Kings

    MAMBO KINGS, together since 1995, are enjoying great success as Upstate New York's foremost Latin jazz ensemble, and have rapidly earned a national reputation for their explosive blend of Afro Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation.  Since their orchestral debut in 1997 with the Rochester Philharmonic and Conductor Jeff Tyzik, Mambo Kings have appea...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

    Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur's timeless song "Changes" builds on "The Way It Is" and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In ...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Rochester Metro Jazz Orchestra

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  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Brockport High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    West Irondequoit High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Melody Masters Big Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ECMS Jazz Alumni

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Violet Mary

    Violet Mary is a rock band; a psychedelic, alternative, progressive love-child of a rock band. Fronted by the strongest female vocalist in the region, Violet Mary blasts across stages large and small, sharing the spotlight with acts such as Danielle Ponder, Dawes, Adam Ezra Group and moe.. Violet Mary blends the classic with the cutting edge on 6 comple...

  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Joe Beard Band

    Born and raised in Ashland, MS, guitarist Joe Beard grew up with the Murphy brothers, one of whom later found an international following as Matt "Guitar" Murphy. Guitarist Nathan Beauregard lived with Beard's cousin, so he was surrounded by aspiring and veteran blues musicians while growing up, and he began singing at an early age. Beard ...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Soul Stew

    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. The musicians in Soul Stew have collectively and individually performed and recorded with The Boss Brass, Gorillaz, Bruce Cockburn, Pau...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Violet Mary

    Violet Mary is a rock band; a psychedelic, alternative, progressive love-child of a rock band. Fronted by the strongest female vocalist in the region, Violet Mary blasts across stages large and small, sharing the spotlight with acts such as Danielle Ponder, Dawes, Adam Ezra Group and moe.. Violet Mary blends the classic with the cutting edge on 6 comple...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes

    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 on...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Soul Stew

    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. The musicians in Soul Stew have collectively and individually performed and recorded with The Boss Brass, Gorillaz, Bruce Cockburn, Pau...

  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Bloomfield High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eastridge High School Jazz Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Greece Jazz Band

    ...

  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Mike Kaupa's ECMS Ensembles! Saturday Ensemble & Junior Jazz

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Latriste Fulton and the Frequencies

    It is a musical journey to hear the mellifluous alto vocals of LatristeFulton (pronounced: La – Treest). Her vocal styling is expressed with passionate energy and rich tonality that flows smoothly from a soulful rendition of an Aretha Franklin standard such as “RESPECT,” as she effortlessly transitions to a heartfelt ballad invoking Et...

  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Damon Fowler

    “Fowler is as expressive a songwriter as he is a singer and instrumentalist. He’s preaching an otherworldly, Americana-themed gospel from a six-stringed pulpit. He is a roots guitar guru.” – LIVING BLUES “He’s a formidable slide guitar player who has also mastered lap steel and dobro as well as electric gui...

  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Al Chez & Brothers of Funk

    ALAN CHEZ , Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Valve Trombone and Percussion.   Chez started his extensive music career at the age of 9 when he joined his father's local drum corps, The Saints.        Chez still donates his time to drum corps activity working with many DCI and DCA corps, as well as BOA bands. CHEZ conducts brass music c...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    Latriste Fulton and the Frequencies

    It is a musical journey to hear the mellifluous alto vocals of LatristeFulton (pronounced: La – Treest). Her vocal styling is expressed with passionate energy and rich tonality that flows smoothly from a soulful rendition of an Aretha Franklin standard such as “RESPECT,” as she effortlessly transitions to a heartfelt ballad invoking Et...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Artimus Pyle Band Celebrating Lynyrd Skynyrd

    More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd a tribute to the man that defined it. Artimus Pyle has said ” If it wasn’t for Ronnie, no one would know my name.” Since his departure from Skynyrd in 1991 , Artimus Pyle’s career has led him down an amazing path of solo records and projects culminating into one the finest ...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Al Chez & Brothers of Funk

    ALAN CHEZ , Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Valve Trombone and Percussion.   Chez started his extensive music career at the age of 9 when he joined his father's local drum corps, The Saints.        Chez still donates his time to drum corps activity working with many DCI and DCA corps, as well as BOA bands. CHEZ conducts brass music c...

  • 3:00 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Brighton High School Jazz Band

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  • 3:45 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Spencerport High School Jazz Band

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  • 4:30 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Webster Schroeder High School Jazz Band

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  • 5:15 PM
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Canandaigua High School Jazz Band

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    Rochester Regional Health Big Tent

    Syndicate Jazz Octet

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  • 6:00 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    ESM Jazz Honors Unit 3

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  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    The Buddahood

    Since 1996, The Buddhahood has been driving their World-Ternative Groove train in and out of Rochester, NY, whipping crowds of beloved fans into frenzy, blurring the line between stage and dance floor and transcending audiences with their explosive and soulful shows. This is an incarnation, on the scene, whose musical energy comes from power and spirit,...

  • 7:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Pedrito Martinez

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  • 7:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eddie 9V

    As far back as he can remember, Capricorn Studios was calling Eddie 9V. As a kid scanning the sleeves of his favorite vinyl records, this fabled facility in Macon, Georgia, was always the secret ingredient, adding a little grit and honey to every song born on its floor. Capricorn and the bands who blew through it urged the Atlanta guitarist to ditch sch...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Pavilion

    The Buddahood

    Since 1996, The Buddhahood has been driving their World-Ternative Groove train in and out of Rochester, NY, whipping crowds of beloved fans into frenzy, blurring the line between stage and dance floor and transcending audiences with their explosive and soulful shows. This is an incarnation, on the scene, whose musical energy comes from power and spirit,...

  • 9:00 PM
    Free
    Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

    It was after midnight when Trombone Shorty stepped offstage at the House of Blues in New Orleans, but he wasn’t done playing yet. Not by a long shot. “I had an idea for a new song right after the show,” says Shorty, “so the band and I decided to go straight into the studio and record it that night. We were still sweaty and buzzi...

  • 9:30 PM
    Free
    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation

    Eddie 9V

    As far back as he can remember, Capricorn Studios was calling Eddie 9V. As a kid scanning the sleeves of his favorite vinyl records, this fabled facility in Macon, Georgia, was always the secret ingredient, adding a little grit and honey to every song born on its floor. Capricorn and the bands who blew through it urged the Atlanta guitarist to ditch sch...

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