Dozens of artists, multiple stages, a blend of old greats and new talent combine to make the Monterey Jazz Festival an unrivaled gathering. There are lots of ways to experience these three days. A few additional highlights, including the 61st annual’s showcase artist and artist in residence, are below; view the full lineup online.
Dianne Reeves
Showcase Artist
Friday, Sept. 21 • 8:50pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage
Saturday, Sept. 22 • 3pm Pacific Jazz Café • 8:50pm Jimmy Lyons Stage
Sunday, Sept. 23 • 8pm • Dizzy's Den
Jazz at the Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis
Friday, Sept. 21 • 10:10pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage
Donny McCaslin
Saturday, Sept. 22 • 10:15pm • Dizzy's Den
Sunday, Sept. 23 • 8:20pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage (tribute to Michael Brecker)
Thornetta Davis
Saturday, Sept. 22 • 1pm Jimmy Lyons Stage • 3pm Garden Stage
Tia Fuller
Artist in Residence
Friday, Sept. 21 • 7:30pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage (tribute to Geri Allen)
Sunday, Sept. 23 • 12:30pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage (with Next Generation Jazz Orchestra)
Ingrid Jensen
Artist in Residence
Friday, Sept. 21 • 7:30pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage (tribute to Geri Allen)
Saturday, Sept. 22 • 7pm • Night Club (with Christine Jensen)
Sunday, Sept. 23 • 12:30pm • Jimmy Lyons Stage (Next Generation Jazz Orchestra)
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL is Fri-Sun Sept. 21-23 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. $92-$184/single day arena; $50-$70/single day grounds; $365-$460/full weekend arena packages; $170/adult full weekend grounds package; discounts for military, senior, youth. (888) 248-6499, montereyjazzfestival.org.
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