High Notes

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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