JazzFest
Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Salutes
The American Classics
Lineup of renowned artists Includes Natalie Cole, John Pizzarelli & The
The Joshua Redman Trio, The,Vijay Iyer Quartet, The Marcus Roberts Trio,
Eddie Backus, Sr., The JD Allen Trio,The Ernie Krivda Trio,
Dominick Farinacci and More
Click here for the Tri-C JazzFest Lineup announcement published on Cleveland.com
Cleveland – Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland celebrates its 29th year with a Tribute to American Classics, April 17-27. Lifetime works of Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Marvin Gaye are among the wide range of jazz music showcased during the ten day festival. Tri-C JazzFest is recognized, both nationally and internationally, as a premiere educational jazz festival with extensive offerings of performances, clinics, workshops and educational programs.
The festivities kick off on Thursday, April 17, with a parade at
Later that evening, the House of Blues is the venue for the sixth installment of “Jazz Meets Hip-Hop, a creative fusion of old-school jazz with the contemporary rhythmic beats that will feature Q-Nice, DJ Rob Swift and Bill Ransom.
John Pizzarelli and The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Salute Frank Sinatra and headline the main stage of the
In a full day of jazz, Jazz of Kids will brighten up the morning on Saturday, April 19 at The Children’s
Wrapping up the jazz filled day is producer, composer Jason Miles in a marvelous tribute to Marvin Gaye and Motown with a who’s who in jazz lineup that includes Bobby Caldwell, Walter Beasley, Kevin Mahogany, Maysa and DJ Logic.
The Debut Series has expanded this year to two nights of exciting performances at Nighttown showcasing talented up-and-coming artists. J.D. Allen headlines Sunday, April 20 and Amina Figarova is on tap for Tuesday, April 22.
Also on Tuesday is
Vijay Iyer, one of the most commanding pianists and composers to emerge in recent years, brings his diverse and respected body of work to MOCA Cleveland on Wednesday, April 23 as his unique sound draws from a wide range of Western and non-Western traditions.
The Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium plays host to the electrifying sounds of saxophonist Joshua Redman on Thursday, April 24. The Grammy nominated Redman is described by The New York Times as one of a: “…handful of naturally gifted musicians.”
An Evening of Natalie Cole on Friday, April 25 will showcase the range of the eight-time Grammy Award winning singer as she explores her soulful roots of R&B, jazz-based pop and standards.
The exciting collaboration between trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Richard Elliot has been in the making for over a decade and Clevelanders will have an opportunity to enjoy these gifted artists on Saturday, April 26.
Good food and jazz seem to go together, especially as Tri-C’s own Dominick Farinacci takes the stage of Pickwick and Frolic for his first main stage JazzFest performance on Sunday, April 27.
Closing out the 29th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is the Marcus Roberts Trio on Sunday, April 27 at the East Cleveland Public Library. Get your tickets early as this FREE concert fills the
The 28th Annual JazzFest Cleveland is supported by American Greetings, Cleveland Foundation,
29th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
Schedule of Performances
April 17, 5 p.m.,
Parade and Kick-off Celebration
FREE
April 17, 8 p.m., House of Blues
Jazz Meets Hip-Hop, Part 6
Tickets: $25
April 18, 8 p.m.,
John Pizzarelli & The
with special guest Nnenna Freelon
Tickets: $45/35/25
April 19, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.,The Children’s
Jazz for Kids
Tickets: $12 ($9 for Museum members)
April 19, 1 p.m.,
Women in Jazz
FREE
April 19, 8 p.m.,
Jason Miles: Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye and Motown
Tickets: $35/25/15
April 20, 4 p.m.,
Ernie Krivda and the Art of The Trio
FREE
April 20, 8 p.m., Nighttown
Debut Series – The JD Allen Trio
FREE
April 22, 8 p.m., Karamu House
Eddie Baccus, Sr.
FREE
April 22, 8 p.m. Nighttown
Debut Series – The Amina Figarova Sextet
FREE
April 23, 8 p.m., MOCA
The Vijay Iyer Quartet
Tickets: $25
April 24, 8 p.m., Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium
The Joshua Redman Trio
Tickets: $30
April 25, 8 p.m.,
An Evening of Natalie Cole
Tickets: $85/65/50
April 26, 8 p.m.,
R n R featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot
Tickets: $40/30/20
April 27, 12 p.m., Pickwick & Frolic
Jazz Brunch with
Tickets: $50 ($25 Show only)
April 27, 4 p.m.,
The Marcus Roberts Trio
FREE
All artists and programming subject to change.
Tickets go on sale March 7. For information, call 216-987-4400, or visit www.tricpresents.com
Renowned as an educational jazz festival, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland continues its focus of cultivating the next generation of jazz music lovers. A very diverse and wide range of educational offerings are on tap from April 17-26. FREE programs include:
- Thursday, April 17 and Friday April 18 – School field trips
- Thursday, April 24 – Showtime at High Noon – Rodney Whitaker Trio featuring Dominick Farinacci
- Thursday, April 24 through Friday April 27 – Clinics and adjudications – High school Jazz ensembles
- Saturday, April 26 – Downbeat Invitational Concerts with the Artists-in-Residence: The Marcus Roberts Trio, Rodney Whitaker and Randy Gelispie, The Tri-C JazzFest High School All-Stars under the direction of Steve Enos, Oberlin Conservatory Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Wendell Logan and the Tri-C Jazz Studies Performance Combo under the direction of Ernie Krivda
For information on FREE JazzFest Education programs, call 216-987-4400 or visit www.tricpresents.com
All artists and programming subject to change.