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June 26, 2016

The 15th anniversary edition of the Xerox Rochester Jazz Festival has now begun! Thank you for being a fan. We hope you enjoy this year's nine days of amazing music from some of the finest artists from around the world. During the festival we invi...

June 23, 2016

Rochester, NY -- June 23, 2016 -- The 15th anniversary edition of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival starts Friday, June 24 and continues through July 2. Enjoy 325 concerts with 1500+ artists at 19 venues including more than 90 free shows. Her...

June 23, 2016

Quick Links to Explore the Music, Schedule & InformationHours: June 20 - 23: 10AM - 5PM The Jazz Fest Ticket Shop - Gibbs Street and East Avenue. June 24 - July 2: 10AM-11PM Artist Lineup by date Ticket Info Schedule Grid Venues...

June 22, 2016

Rochester, NY--June 16, 2016--The 15th Anniversary edition of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) will feature a new and third international series at this year's nine-day festival, held June 24-July 2. The...

June 22, 2016

Rochester, NY -- June 22, 2016 -- Soil & "Pimp" Sessions will be unable to perform in the festival due to delayed Visa processing by U.S. Immigration Services. The group, from Tokyo, Japan, was scheduled to pla...

June 21, 2016

Rochester, NY -- June 21, 2016 -- The Chick Corea Trilogy Trio Concert with Special Guest Joey Alexander on Tuesday, June 28th is sold out. Tickets are still available for all other headliner shows. June 24 - Grace Potter - $95 / $8...

Saxophonist Grace Frarey Awarded Jazz Festival Scholarship to Eastman School of Music

June 21, 2016

Frarey Will Be Recognized Monday, June 27 at Annual RIJF/ESM Scholarship Concert at 7:30 p.m. on the Jazz Street Stage Rochester, NY--June 21, 2016-- Eastman Community Music School saxophone student Grace Frarey has been named this year's recipient of the...

June 14, 2016

Rochester, NY--June 13, 2016--Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival returns to Rochester for its 15th-anniversary edition June 24-July 2 with nine days of amazing creative improvised music from around the world. The 2016 Festival will present more...

June 1, 2016

Club Pass Buyers Can Redeem Club Pass Tickets for Passes Starting June 20 Print at Home Club Pass Tickets can be redeemed for a Club Pass starting June 20th. Tickets must be redeemed in advance of attending any show. Tickets cannot be exchanged at venues....

June 1, 2016

Coming up at the Jazz Fest! The countdown to the 15th anniversary edition Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest has begun! 1500+ artists, 325+ concerts, 19 venues, and 9 days of amazing music. It all starts June 24th! Ticket Shop Opens Monday J...