CITY STAFF

Monday, June 22 – Musician Bios 12:00 p.m.: Jazz Starts at the Library with Mike Kaupa Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County (FREE) 1:00 p.m.: Jazz Workshop for Young Music Students Eastman School of Music (Room 120) (FREE) 4:00 p.m.: Raul Midon Lyric Theatre ($20 or Club Pass) 4:30 p.m.: W. Irondequoit High School […]

Saturday, June 20 3:45 p.m.: Gates-Chili High School Jazz Band Jazz Street Stage (FREE) 4:30 p.m.: Brighton High School Jazz Band Jazz Street Stage (FREE) 5:15 p.m.: Newark High School Jazz Band Jazz Street Stage (FREE) 5:30 p.m.: Grace Kelly Harro East Ballroom ($20 or Club Pass) 5:45 p.m.: Joey Alexander Hatch Recital Hall ($20 […]

Monday, June 22 – Musician Bios Blue Highway With more than 20 years together and 11 albums to show for it, Blue Highway is at the top of the bluegrass heap. The band has been besieged with an avalanche of awards, including two Grammy nominations for its gospel and Americana-tinged music. (FD) bluehighwayband.com Bob Albanese […]

Friday, June 26 12:00 p.m.: Jazz Starts at the Library with Mike Melito Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County (FREE) 1:00 p.m.: Jazz Workshop for Young Music Students Eastman School of Music (Room 120) (FREE) 4:30 p.m.: Harley High School Jazz Band Jazz Street Stage (FREE) 5:15 p.m.: Greece Olympia High School Jazz Band […]

Saturday, June 20 – Musician Bios 78 RPM Big Band A 16-piece band based out of Dansville, 78 RPM brings big band music all through Western New York. The band has been playing since the 1970’s, performing classic jazz orchestra music as well as original arrangements of contemporary tunes. (NP) 78rpmband.com Andrew McCormack Quartet Hailing […]

Tuesday, June 23 12:00 p.m.: Jazz Starts at the Library with Danny Ziemann Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County (FREE) 1:00 p.m.: Jazz Workshop for Young Music Students Eastman School of Music (Room 120) (FREE) 4:00 p.m.: Kenny Werner Lyric Theatre ($20 or Club Pass) 4:30 p.m.: Athena High School Jazz Band Jazz Street […]

Friday, June 26 – Musician Bios Arstidir Iceland’s Arstidir has spent the last six years touring in more than 30 countries. During this time the band has honed its string-laden sound and developed a devoted and growing following. This year Arstidir is releasing its third studio album and headlining tours in the U.S., Europe, and […]

Tuesday, June 23 – Musician Bios Aaron Diehl Aaron Diehl turned more than a few heads with his gorgeous keyboard work when he played last year’s XRIJF with Cecile Mclorin Salvant. This year Diehl will have more opportunities to showcase his superb technique and lyrical style when he takes the spotlight in solo and trio […]

Saturday, June 27 3:00 p.m.: Bill Tiberio Band East Ave. & Chestnut St. Stage (FREE) 4:00 p.m.: Steep Canyon Rangers Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre ($30-$45) 4:30 p.m.: Webster Schroeder High School Jazz Band Jazz Street Stage (FREE) 5:00 p.m.: Ikebe Shakedown East Ave. & Chestnut St. Stage (FREE) 5:15 p.m.: School of the Arts […]

Wednesday, June 24 12:00 p.m.: Jazz Starts at the Library with Mel Henderson Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County (FREE) 1:00 p.m.: Jazz Workshop for Young Music Students Eastman School of Music (Room 120) (FREE) 4:00 p.m.: Fred Hersch Solo Lyric Theatre ($20 or Club Pass) 4:30 p.m.: Canandaigua High School Jazz Band Jazz […]

Saturday, June 27 – Musician Bios Alex Pangman Regarded as Canada’s “sweetheart of swing,” Alex Pangman has proven herself a talented and learned student of the classic jazz singers. After initial successes in the Canadian circuit and a subsequent health-necessitated break from touring, Pangman discovered Toronto’s bluegrass and string-band scene. The singer’s latest album was […]