In the News
2022
Two continents meet at the Old Hairdresser's - Glasgow West End Today - Aug 8, 2022India, Scotland and jazz meet in Chambers Street - The Edinburgh Reporter - Aug 9, 2022The 10 best jazz music festivals in the world this summer 2022The 2022 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Fills The City With Music - NYS Music - Jun 29, 2Jazz Fest Section - Rochester Beacon - Jun 2022Night two of Jazz Fest - WHEC TV - Jun 19, 2022Local artist draws inspiration from Jazz Fest - WHEC TV - Jun 26, 2022Interview with acclaimed Rochester saxophonist Jimmie Highsmith - WHEC TV Jun 24, 2022Rochester Jazz Fest: Backing musicians for Prince will play a tribute on Friday - WHEC TV - Jun 24,CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival sets attendance record for 2022 - Spectrum News - Jun 27, Jazz Fest organizers say record crowd this year; looking ahead to next year for the 20th edition - WBringing down the house - Rochester Beacon - Jun 26, 2022The last night of the 2022 International Jazz Festival wrapped up Saturday - WHEC TV 10 - June 25, 2Live videos by Carl Mrozek from the Rochester International Jazz Festival-Devon Allman, Chris Botti,Day 7 brings new favorites - Rochster Beacon - Jun 24, 2022Jazz fest day 8: Downtown alive with outdoor stages - WXXI - Jun 24, 2022CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close tonight - 13WHAM - Jun 25, 2022Jazz fest day 7: Cracking open the clubs for spy music and loons - WXXI - Jun 24, 2022Hot, humid, and healing music - Rochester Beacon - Jun 23, 2022The Bacon Brothers talk upcoming performance at 2022 Jazz Fest - June 23, 2022Booker T., Soul Stew, Brother Wilson & Unpack play day seven of jazz fest - 13WHAM - Jun 23, 2022Night six of jazz fest features Sheila E. - 13WHAM - June 22, 2022Tradition meets 'U Can't Touch This' on day 6 of the jazz fest - WXXI Jun 23, 2022Rochester Jazz Festival 2022: Here are Gary Craig's top picks -- D&C - Jun 23, 2022Hitting new highs on Day 5 - Rochester Beacon - Jun 22, 2022A manufactured celebrity tool? Not the Bacon Brothers - WXXI - Jun 22, 2022On Day 4, no loss of momentum - Rochester Beacon - Jun 22, 2022Jazz fest day 5: Pelt and Stenmark, a tale of two horns - WXXI - Jun 22, 2022John Bailey Sextet Takes the Stage At Rochester Jazz Fest, June 23 - Broadway World - Jun 22, 2022Rochester Jazz Fest 2022: Images from the festival - Democrat and Chronicle - Jun 22, 2022Rochester Jazz Fest audience hears the story behind the story of popular tune - D&C - Jun 21, 2022Day 3 brings on the cool - Rochester Beacon - Jun 21, 2022Photo Gallery - By Robert Bell of the Democrat and Chronicle - Jun 21, 2022Day 3 of the jazz festival brings Ranky Tanky’s gospel and grits - WXXI - Jun 20, 2022Spyro Gyra headlines day 4 of Jazz Festival - 13WHAM - Jun 20, 2022Rochester Jazz Festival 2022: Here are Gary Craig's top picks for each day - D&C - June 21, 2022Ms. Lisa Fischer leaves ’em in tears on day 4 of jazz fest - WXXI - Jun 21, 2022Juneteenth 5k and jazz concert raise money to preserve Rochester's history - 13WHAM - Jun 20, 2022A smokin’ set by Devon Allman on day 2 of the jazz fest - WXXI - Jun 18, 2022An electric first day at the Jazz Fest - Rochester Beacon - Jun 18, 2022Live on Jazz Street: Previewing the Rochester International Jazz Festival - FOX Rochester - Jun 17, CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival returns - 13WHAM - Jun 17, 2022Chris Botti and Tessa Souter just slide in under the jazz fest wire - WXXI Jun 18, 2022Rochester International Jazz Festival 2022 starts Friday: What you need to know - WHEC TV - Jun 17, Rochester Jazz Festival lineup: See who’s playing in 2022 after two-year hiatus - WROC TV - Jun 17After a two-year hiatus, Rochester gets its jazz on - WXXI - Jun 17, 2022Musical instrument drive returning with Rochester Jazz Fest - WROC Tv - Jun 14, 2022Jam Session: Inside the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - 13WHAM Rochester Jazz Festival lineup: See who’s playing in 2022 after two-year hiatus - WROC TV - Jun 16Heralded alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins looks to ascend - Democrat & Chronicle - Jun 16. 2022 Restaurants to check out during Jazz Festival - Democrat & Chronicle - June 16, 2022CGI Rochester Jazz Festival: Heralded alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins looks to ascend - Democrat &1-on-1 with Tommy Emmanuel - WROC TV - Jun 15, 2022After Two Years Of Silence, Jazz Returns To Rochester NYS Music - Jun 16, 2022Gibbs Street is transforming into Jazz Street - WHEC TV - Jun 15, 2022Headliners to perform free shows at this year’s Jazz Festival - WROC TV - Jun 15, 2022
Singing her truth: Jazz Festival favorite Tessa Souter explores race, identity through music- DemocrGetting to the Rochester jazz festival: Where to park, what streets are closed - Democrat & ChroniclFree shows at the Rochester Jazz Festival, listed by date - Democrat & Chronicle - June 14, 2022Jazz Festival preps for long-awaited return - WHEC TV 10 - Jun 10, 2022Motorist advisory: Jazz Festival means downtown road closures - Rochester Business Journal - Jun 13,Artists to watch at the Jazz Fest - The Beacon - Jun 13, 2022Established stars and hidden gems: Guide to need to know artists at Rochester Jazz Fest - D&C - Jun Rochester’s World Class International Jazz Festival is Back With Lots and Lots of Free Shows - ArtJazz Fest preparations underway for big ‘back to normal’ celebration - WROC TV - Jun 10, 20221-on-1 with Chris Botti: Trumpeter, Jazz Festival headliner - WROC TV - Jun 10, 2022ROC Juneteenth 5K raising funds for Heritage Park - WROC TV - Jun 10 2022What's that on Parcel 5? Double-decker tent going up for Rochester Jazz Festival - Democrat and ChroCGI Rochester International Jazz Fest Starts June 17th - All About Jazz John Nugent on the return of the Rochester International Jazz Festival - WXXI - June 7, 2022Rochester's Danielle Ponder on national TV ahead of jazz fest - 13WHAM - May 25, 2022Summer events around Rochester: Amusement parks, sports, concerts and more - Democrat & Chronicle -Things To Do In Rochester, NY This June - Visit Rochester May 19, 2022Wynonna Judd cancels Rochester Jazz Fest concert; replacement announced - 13WHAM - May 19, 2022Wynonna Judd will miss Rochester Jazz Fest after death of her mother - WHEC TV - May 19, 2022Wynonna Judd cancels Jazz Fest headliner show following death of mother, Naomi Judd - D&C - May 20,Drew Holcomb will headline at jazz fest on June 25 after Wynonna Judd cancels - WXXIRochester Jazz Festival headliner shakeup: Judd out, Drew Holcomb in - WROC TV - May 19, 2022Wynonna Judd cancels Rochester Jazz Fest concert; replacement announced - Syracuse.comKeyboard crosswalk by Eastman Theater will be playable during Rochester's jazz festival - WXXI The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022 - Travel & Leisure Magazine15 BEST MUSIC FESTIVALS IN NEW YORK TO EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU DIE - Jones Around the WorldA Festival View from the East - Downbeat - May 1, 2022 Free Music Workshops at Rochester International Jazz Fest - Westside News - May 3, 2022Veronica Swift - City News - Apr 14, 2022Enjoy ‘All That Jazz’ At These Hot New York State Jazz Clubs - CNY News Jazz superstar Veronica Swift to perform in downtown Rochester - WROC TV 8 - Apr 12, 2022Jazz Vocalist Veronica Swift to Perform in Rochester - I Love New York - Apr 12, 2022'He's just a fixture here': Wings salute Fred Costello's reign behind the organ - 13WHAM - Apr 12, 2Rochester Jazz Festival promises ‘high-end buffet of music’ The Daily News - Apr 8, 2022Weekly Planner April 4-10: What's Happening in Music, Arts, and Life - CITY Saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes plays Hastings - Sussex WorldRochester International Jazz Festival Announces 2022 Lineup - NYS Music The Jazz Festival is back - The Beacon Rochester Rochester Jazz Festival lineup: See who's playing in 2022 after two-year hiatus - YouTube WROCRochester International Jazz Festival - JambaseLineup Announced for CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 19th Edition - I Love NYThe best times to visit New York State for seasonal fun - Lonely PlanetFestival Roundup - Syncopated TimesRochester Jazz Fest lineup includes free shows by Robin Thicke, Chris Botti, more - Syracuse.comRochester International Jazz Festival announces 2022 lineup- WHEC TVJazz fest headliner acts include Chris Botti, Robin Thicke, Wynonna Judd - 13WHAMRochester International Jazz Festival dates, lineup announced for 2022 - Spectrum NewsFree headliner shows highlight return of Jazz Festival - Rochester Business JournalWith a record number of free shows — including Chris Botti and Robin Thicke Rochester's jazz festRochester Jazz Festival lineup: See who’s playing in 2022 after two-year hiatus - WROC - TVRochester jazz festival announces lineup and moves all headliners to Parcel 5 for free - Democrat anWatch! 1-on-1 with Catherine Russell: Jazz singer, Rochester favorite - WROC TV 8A Jazz Fest regular comes to town - The BeaconRochester International Jazz Festival presents concert in March with Catherine Russell - WROC TVRIJF Presents: “An Evening with Catherine Russell” - I Love NYVijay Iyer talks about seeking out the music all around us - WXXI
2021
Jazz festival returns - Livingston County News - Nov 11, 2021Jazz Festival returns to downtown Rochester in 2022 - WROC Video - Nov 5, 2021Jazz Fest producers preparing for 2022 edition - Rochester Business Journal - Nov 5, 2021Jazz fest coming back to downtown next summer - 13WHAM - Nov 5, 2021Rochester's jazz festival set for downtown in 2022 after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 - Democrat Rochester Jazz Festival to return to downtown in 2022 - CITY Newspaper - Nov 5, 2021Rochester's jazz festival set for downtown in 2022 after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 - YAHOO NewCGI Rochester International Jazz Festival returning to downtown in 2022 - Spectrum News - Nov 5, 202Jazz Festival returns to downtown Rochester in 2022 - WROC - Nov 5, 2021CGI Rochester International Jazz Fest returning to downtown Rochester in June 2022 - WHEC - Nov 5, 2Rochester Jazz Festival to return to downtown in 2022 - WXXI - Nov 5, 2021Rochester named on Rent.com top 10 list of best cities for nightlifeLetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award Open for Submissions - Downbeat - Sep 2021 Jazz Festival Postponed To June 17-25, 2022 Due To Pandemic Restrictions - All About Jazz Rochester Jazz Fest Cancels; Promises To Be Back in 2022 - Downbeat Magazine - May 4, 20212021 Rochester International Jazz Festival canceled - WROC TV - May 3, 2021RIJF Postponed For Second Year - Jazz90.1 - May 4, 2021CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival cancelled for 2021 - 13WHAM - May 3, 2021The pandemic silences the 2021 Jazz Fest - Rochester Beacon - May 4, 2021Pandemic protocols silence Jazz Fest again - Rochester Business Journal - May 3, 2021Rochester jazz festival canceled for 2021 - Democrat and Chronicle - May 3, 2021Rochester Jazz Festival 2021 has been canceled - CITY Newspaper - May 3, 2021
CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival postponed until 2022 - Spectrum News - May 3, 20212021 Rochester International Jazz Festival canceled - WROC TV 8 May 3, 2021 Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester to become temporary entertainment venue and green space - WROC TV - Long-awaited temporary greenspace coming to Parcel 5 in Rochester - Spectrum News Apr 15, 2020Local couple invests in Innovation Square theater - WXXI - Apr 2, 2021On “Firefly,” Alexa Tarantino shows why she's a rising star - CITY - Apr 2, 2021New performing arts center coming to downtown Rochester, Innovation Square - WROC - Apr 2, 2021The arts go dim due to COVID-19 - City - Mar 2, 2021RIT Set To Host Rochester International Jazz Festival In July - NYS Music - Feb 16, 2021Planning On Course For 2021 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - Newsbreak - Feb 15, 2021FESTIVAL: Planning On Course For 2021 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - 91.5 FM Jazz MoreFestival Producer Marc Iacona Talks to 13WHAM & FoxRochester's Alexi Arnold about 2021 Fest PlansJazz festival will happen but will move to RIT This Year - WXXI - Feb 11, 2021Jazz festival will happen but will move to RIT This Year - WXXI - Feb 11, 2021CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival moves to late July, and RIT’s campus - WROC TV - Feb 11,2021 Rochester jazz festival to be held at RIT this year - CITY - Feb 11, 2021CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival moves to late July, and RIT’s campus - 13WHAM - Feb 11, CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Moving to RIT Campus this Summer - Spectrum News - Feb 11,Rochester jazz festival plans for new location out of downtown this year - D&C - Feb 11, 2021Jazz Fest plans to return July 30 at RIT this year, pending guidelines - WHEC TV - Feb 11, 2021Jazz Fest to return this summer, but not downtown - RBJ - Feb 11, 2021
