If you’ve never been to the Rochester Jazz festival, this coming week is a great time to do it! Many people think that the festival only offers headline shows or club passes that cost can cost anywhere from $25 to $95. There are actually tons of shows that you can watch & listen to absolutely free. You’ll find talent ranging from some really great local high school bands, Eastman school performances all the way to national acts. I’ll give you a short list of a few of the free show highlights. For a complete listing of dates, times and locations, check out the Rochester Jazz site.
PS – If you’re looking for parking, I suggest trying the East End Garage. They only charge $2 after 5:30PM and on weekends.
Highlights of the Rochester Jazz Festival Free Shows
Monday June 14th
6:00PM – Eastman Jazz Performance Workshop Honors Unit 2 (Jazz Street Stage)
7:15 & 9:30PM - Fred Costello & Company (Jazz Street Stage)
Tuesday June 15th
7:15 & 9:15PM - Jimmie Highsmith (Jazz Street Stage)
Wednesday June 16th
7:15PM – New Horizons Big Band (Jazz Street Stage)
9:15PM – Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra (Jazz Street Stage)
Thursday June 17th
7:15 & 9:15PM – Soul Stew (Jazz Street Stage)
Friday June 18th
7:00PM – Nils Landgren Funk Unit (East Chestnut Stage)
7:15 & 9:15PM – Po’ Boys Brass Band (Jazz Street Stage)
9PM – Booker T and the MG’s (East Ave & Chestnut Stage)
Saturday June 18th
6PM – The Lawnmowers (Jazz Street Stage)
7PM – James Hunter (East & Chestnut Stage)
7:15 & 9:15PM – Joe Krown Trio with Walter Wolfman and Russell Batiste Jr (Jazz Street Stage)
9PM – Marc Broussard (East Ave & Chestnut Stage)
9PM – Smash Mouth (East Ave & Alexander St Stage)