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Monday Day 4!
Jazz at the Library and Jazz Workshops Start Today
Jazz Scholarship Presentation is at 7:30 p.m.
Full Lineup in the Clubs & Free Shows on 5 Stages!
| Former Rochesterian Joe Locke, one of the world's top vibists, packed the house last night at Kilbourn with his expressive brilliance on the vibes. Photo for RIJF by Tim Fuss. | | |
Rochester, NY – June 23, 2025 – The 22nd Edition of the Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, continues today with the start of free Jazz Workshops, and the free Jazz Starts at the Library Concert series. The annual RIJF/ESM Scholarship concerts are also tonight at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The presentation of this year's scholarship recipient Ethan Hart, takes place at 7:30 p.m. on the Jazz Street Stage with producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent.
The nine-day festival will present more than 285 concerts at 18 venues in downtown Rochester, New York, including 110-plus free shows and 1,750-plus artists. Founded in 2002, the festival has become one of the world's leading and largest jazz festivals.
As the hot weather continues, staying hydrated, healthy, and cool is important. Patrons can find tips and other helpful resources from our title sponsor, Rochester Regional Health on our website. All Club Pass venues are air-conditioned, as is the Merch Tent. Water is available from all food trucks and vendors. Complimentary water is also available at Rochester Regional Health's All Aid Tent on Gibbs St. outside the Merch Tent.
A full lineup will be presented in the ten Club Pass venues. Enter with a Club Pass or $30 ($35 at Kilbourn Hall) at the door. All venues are air-conditioned.
Free shows today run from 3:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation, at 6 p.m. in the Rochester Regional Health Big Tent, at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Wegmans Pavilion, and wrapping up the night with Squeezers Jam Session at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, starting at 10:30 p.m.
Brochures, Club Passes, and tickets can be picked up at The Ticket Shop at 100 East Ave. at the corner of Gibbs St., open during the festival from Noon to 9 p.m. Gibbs Street is closed to traffic.
Complete information on how to navigate the festival, including parking, street closings, where to eat, patron policies, and more, can be found rochesterjazz.com/plan-your-visit/.
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Simcona Remote Podcast & Media Studio for Media is available today through June 27
Located inside the Jazz Festival’s air-conditioned Merchandise Tent, working media are invited to reserve time to record interviews, and capture podcast segments or live remote broadcasts. To request a time slot, complete the form at:
rochesterjazz.com/podcast. Once submitted, Amanda Antinore will follow up to coordinate timing, logistics, and technical needs. Questions can be directed to Amanda at amanda@rochesterjazz.com.
| | Things to Know Before You Go! | | |
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Redeem Club Pass tickets for Club Passes and lanyards at the Ticket Shop before attending any shows
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Ticket Shop is open Noon to 9 p.m. daily at 100 East Ave. at Gibbs
- Street closings and parking
- Food & Drink Guide
- Daily photo albums
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Get official festival gear and gifts in the Merch Tent on Jazz Street, open 4 to 11 p.m.
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Download the RIJF Free App!
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Save Time in Line for early shows at Max and Kilbourn! Line up for wristbands at 4 p.m. outside the venues.
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Take our quick Audience Survey during the festival and let us know how everything is going
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Donate musical instruments in playable condition, accessories, and equipment at Rochester Education Foundation's booth on Jazz St., 5-7:30 p.m.
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All Aid Tent provided by Rochester Regional Health is located outside the Merch Tent
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Squeezers Jam Sessions start nightly at 10:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Rochester Lobby Level. No cover!
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Jazz Starts at the Library
Joey Stempien
Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County
12 noon, Free!
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Jazz Workshop
Dawn Thomson
Vocal Jazz
Eastman School of Music Room 120, Free!
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
No registration required.
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Dameronia’s Legacy All-Stars
6 & 9 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall
Drummer Bernd Reiter founded this project bringing this unique music back to the stage, featuring some of the best soloists of the international jazz scene. Joe Magnarelli (trumpet), Dick Oatts (alto saxophone) and Gary Smulyan (baritone sax) are among New York’s most outstanding musicians.
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David Hazeltine Quartet
6 & 9:30 p.m.
Montage
David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique, to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. Even more impressive, David is the rare artist able to innovate in each category.
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Brandon Goldberg
6:45 & 9 pm
Hatch Hall
One of the music’s youngest practitioners, he has achieved notoriety from Jazz Times, Downbeat Magazine, The NY Sun, London Jazz News, Jazz Wise, and ASCAP as the youngest recipient of the 2022 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award. He was also the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute International Piano Competition.
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Diego Figueiredo and Chuchito Valdes
Temple Theater
7 & 9:15 p.m.
What’s better than one concert? Two!! This double bill doubles the audience’s pleasure, bringing two of today’s most exciting world jazz artists, Diego Figueiredo from Brazil and Chuchito Valdes from Cuba. Full of energy and amazing artistic excellence!!
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Mike Stern Band
Theater at Innovation Square
6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix.
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Spin Cycle
The Duke
7:30 & 9:45 p.m.
Multi award-winning Austin, Texas-based Hot Club of Cowtown may be the world’s most globe-trotting, effervescent string trio, who’s joyful sound blends the traditional Western swing of the 1940s American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the same era. Read more
| | Free shows on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by the Community Foundation start today at 3:45 p.m. with the Webster-Schroeder, Spencerport, and Penfield High School Jazz Bands, and the ECMS Faculty with Guest Vocalists. | | |
RIJF/ESM Scholarship Concerts
7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Jazz Street Stage Scholarship Presentation to saxophonist Ethan Hart is at 7:30
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Grupo Ife
7 & 9 p.m
Wegmans Pavilion
East Ave at Chestnut
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Brockport Big Band
6 p.m.
Rochester Regional Health Big Tent
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Monday Merch Special!
Ladies' Coral sleeveless polo
4.6-ounce, 100% polyester double knit pique, UPF rating of 30, Moisture-wicking, Snag-resistant, Flat knit collar, 5-button placket, Bound armholes, Pearlized, dyed-to-match buttons, Straight hem with side vents.
Regularly- $35, Monday special price- $20. Available in the Merch Tent on Gibbs St., open 4-11 p.m.
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Just Out! July DownBeat Magazine
Compliments of DownBeat, please enjoy this latest digital issue of DownBeat Magazine. We also have free copies available in the Ticket Shop, open noon to 9 p.m. daily during the festival. Stop in!
Read now
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Upcoming Show Headliner Tickets!
Tickets for shows at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre are available at RochesterJazz.com and on the RIJF App until show time, call (585) 454-2060, buy at the RIJF Ticket Shop, or on the day of the show if available at the Box Office in Kodak Hall's oval lobby, open at 7 p.m. on days of shows only. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. on days of shows only.
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The Wood Brothers
Tuesday June 24
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Rickie Lee Jones
Wednesday June 25
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Thundercat
Thursday June 26
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