Headliners Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Laufey and Samara Joy were all born in 1999, marking a big moment for the next generation.
Rochester International Jazz Festival
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Bill Tiberio, Jazz Festival staple and music educator, gets his flowers
The longtime Fairport music teacher will perform once more on June 23, a month after his Rochester Music Hall of Fame award.
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CGI marks final year as title sponsor of Rochester International Jazz Festival
RIJF says multiple organizations are interested in the sponsorship for 2025.
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RIJF Night 9 | Trombone Shorty closes out jazz fest
Spevak’s closing night thoughts — and favorite picks from the last nine days.
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RIJF Night 8 | The return of Joey Alexander, and what’s the F in GMF?
Spevak watches an artist grow and finds Bruce Lee’s influence.
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RIJF Night 7 | Lisa Fischer steals the night; the angst of Southside Johnny
Spevak finds his signature jazz fest moment.
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RIJF Night 6 | Russell’s time machine, and Zappa bluegrass
Spevak reviews Catherine Russell and Twisted Pine.
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RIJF Night 5 | Jazz, tragedy, and a call for change
Spevak reviews Glen David Andrews, Person2Person, and Jazz & Fly Fishing.
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RIJF Night 4 | The soul of us all, and Robinson’s all guitar, all the time
Spevak reviews American Patchwork Quartet and Joe Robinson.
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RIJF Night 3 | Twang, cosmic dust and the geography of dance
Spevak reviews Nduduzo Makhathini and Corner House.
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RIJF Night 2 | Sounds of the city, and Joy to the world
Spevak reviews Samara Joy and VickiKristinaBarcelona.
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RIJF Night 1 | The cool of Metheny, and the caged bird sings
Spevak reviews Pat Metheny, OKAN, and Nellie McKay.
