Rochester International Jazz Festival Updates Line-Up

The 9 days of music, fun and culture event is happening June 21-29 at venues throughout Rochester. more than 1,750 performers (both solo and members of bands) — many of them fan favorites and back by popular demand — to name a few, Grammy winner Samara Joy, John Oates, Taj Mahal and Sheila E and the E- Train and more.  There will also be several local artists performing at the festival.

• Friday, June 21: Guitarist and vocalist Taj Mahal will perform at Kodak Hall at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, June 22: The Lee Ritenour Band will perform at Kodak Hall at 8 p.m. with special guests Randy Brecker and Bill Evans.
• Wednesday, June 26: Sheila E. and the E-Train will perform at the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5.
• Wednesday, June 26: Laufey, an Icelandic jazz vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who won a 2024 Grammy award, will perform at Kodak Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
• Thursday, June 27: John Oates, presenting an evening of songs and stories, will perform at Kodak Hall at 8 p.m.
• Friday, June 28: Jazz vocalist Samara Joy will perform at Kodak Hall at 8 p.m.

Source: WHEC-TV