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June 27, 2023
Media Contacts
(585) 729-7533 (m)
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June 23 - July 1, 2023
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Day 5 of the 20th Edition!
Bonnie Raitt Headlines Tonight in
Sold out Show
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We're thrilled to be back in the beautiful Christ Church on East Ave for the Global Jazz Now series. Last night's packed crowd for the Olli Hirvonen Group. Photo for RIJF by Tim Fuss.
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Rochester, NY –June 27, 2023–We've reached the halfway mark of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. The nine-day event produced by Marc Iacona and John Nugent continues through July 1 in Downtown Rochester, NY, at 19 diverse venues.
Bonnie Raitt headlines tonight in a sold-out show at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. It's a full night of concerts in the 11 Club Pass venues and free shows on the Jazz Street Stage and in the Wegmans Pavilion.
More than 1750 artists will play at the Festival this year in 300 shows, including 100 free performances, nightly jam sessions, and jazz workshops. Musicians will travel from 14 countries outside the U.S. The festival draws more than 210,000 people annually.
| | Recap Video & Producer Picks! | |
Video highlights of Day 4! Sights and sounds. Produced by CGI Digital
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Not sure who to see tonight? Check out today's Producers Picks. Produced by CGI Digital
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- Don't forget your Club Pass or Tickets
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Review Patron Policies for what you may and may not bring
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Download the free Festival App powered by Harris Beach PLLC
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Check parking & street closings on Event Info
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Bring a playable musical instrument to donate at the M&T Bank Rochester Education Foundation Booth on Gibbs St. 5 - 8 PM
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Bring your appetite! 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). See our Food & Drink Guide
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Pick up a free brochure at the Ticket Shop (100 East Ave) or venues.
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Get Official RIJF gear in the Merch Tent on Gibbs St. 4- 11 PM daily.
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Share your feedback! Take our quick audience survey during the fest
- All bags subject to search
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First Aid Tent - staffed by Rochester Regional Health, get giveaways and basic first aid needs. Daily 5-9 PM Jazz Street (Gibbs near Main)
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M&T Bank ATMs available in multiple locations around the fest
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Club Pass holders enjoy 10% off at Astor on Main or The Street Lobby Bar at The Hyatt Regency Rochester.
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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 Tommy Smith. Read more
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Joe Robinson
A true force in the pantheon of exceptional artists in modern music, Joe's impact continues to shape our unique American musical culture. He has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players and a brilliant singer/songwriter. 6:30 & 8:30 PM, Theater at Innovation Square
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Joona Toivanen Jazz & Fly Fishing
The world’s only fly-fishing and film-making jazz quartet is touring the United States, playing concerts and fly fishing, and making some sort of outlandish documentary about themselves as they go along.
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Houston Person & Eric Person "Person2Person"
In 2009, at a performance in Rochester, NY, saxophonists Houston Person and Eric Person came together on stage for the first time. The large and enthusiastic audience saw the debut of the pairing that is now known as Person2Person.
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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 available. Read more
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Today! Poster Signing with Artist David Cowles
Meet David Cowles te artist behind our posters since 2002, today from 6-8 PM in the Merchandise Tent on Gibbs St. This year we have a 20th Anniversary Poster and a 2023 Poster, $20 each. | | Book Signing Today with Author Robin Flanigan 4 - 8 PM |
Rochester is known as the cultural capital of Western New York because of its world-class museums, music, and more. Take your own tour of this affordable, accessible gem with "100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die," a local’s lowdown on what makes this place so remarkable no matter the month or weather. Explore the arts scene by learning how the city became the birthplace of amateur photography or by dancing at one of the world’s largest jazz festivals (That's us...we're in the book!) Please stop by to meet Robin and ut the book ($18) in the Merch Tent, Gibbs St. 4-8PM.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
12:00 PM
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
6:00 PM
Club Pass or $35/door
6:00 PM
Free
6:00 PM
Free
6:00 PM
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
7:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:30 PM
Free
7:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
7:45 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
8:00 PM
SOLD OUT
8:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
8:30 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
9:00 PM
Club Pass or $35/door
9:00 PM
Free
9:15 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
9:15 PM
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
10:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
10:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
10:00 PM
Club Pass or $30/door
10:30 PM
Free
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Visit the Merchandise Tent on Jazz Street!
Open 4-11 PM Daily
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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.
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