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Montreal Gazette
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Blue Rodeo to play free outdoor show at jazz fest
Blue Rodeo has been added to the lineup of this year's Montreal International Jazz Festival. The Canadian rockers will hit the TD Stage at Place des Festivals for a free outdoor show on June 27 at 9:30 p.m. They'll join an already packed schedule on the main free stage, including American soul legend Mavis Staples on June 26 and Esperanza Spalding on July 5. The Lost Together hitmakers celebrated their 40th anniversary as a band in 2024. They were also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2012 and received their own stamp from Canada Post earlier this year. Blue Rodeo are no strangers to the city. They most recently played Place des Arts in 2022 and 2023. For the latter, they played their album Five Days in July in its entirety to mark its 30th anniversary. The group, led by Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, released Blue Rodeo Greatest Hits: Vol. 2 in March. The 45th Montreal International Jazz Festival runs from June 26 to July 5.
Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Events: What's on in Johannesburg
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival returns to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, for its most ambitious edition yet — three full days of genre-defining performances, global icons, bold collaborations, and an elevated celebration of jazz's enduring legacy. With over 60 artists from 15 countries across four stages, this year's festival puts a spotlight on powerful women in jazz, visionary Pan-African sounds, and cutting-edge global talent. Highlights include Esperanza Spalding, Lakecia Benjamin, Oumou Sangaré, Meshell Ndegeocello, Thandi Ntuli, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Amanda Black, Tresor, and a full showcase of Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners. From soul-stirring solo sets to orchestral grandeur, audiences will experience an immersive musical journey rooted in African heritage and shaped by contemporary voices from across the world.
Time Out
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Chicago Jazz Fest announces headliners for summer 2025
Summer is festival season in Chicago and there's one event happening that should not be missed—the Chicago Jazz Festival is not only a great way to hear international powerhouses and local musical artists alike, but it's also a fun outdoor experience that you can enjoy free of charge. This annual four-day event, which takes place during Labor Day weekend on August 28 to 31, is run by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) with programming help from the Jazz Institute of Chicago. (DCASE works hard to expand access to the arts throughout all of the Windy City's neighborhoods, supporting artists and local communities along the way.) Free and open to the public, as always, make your way to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues around the city to celebrate all-things jazz. And the performers' docket is packed —headliners include the bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, piano legend Monty Alexander, trumpeter-vocalist Kermit Ruffins, Afro-Cuban guitarist Eliades Ochoa of Buena Vista Social Club, and saxophonist Gary Bartz with his ensemble NTU Troop. Elsewhere, you can hear an impressive roster of Chicago's finest jazz treasures and talents, including Patricia Barber, Ari Brown, Ernest Dawkins, Sarah Marie Young, Ava Logan, G. Thomas Allen, the Natalie Scharf Quintet featuring Paul Asaro, and Silvia Manrique & Marcel Bonfim. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago DCASE (@chicagodcase) 'Chicago's jazz legacy runs deep – from Bronzeville basements to global stages,' said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement. 'This festival represents our city's enduring creativity, cultural excellence, and commitment to bringing people together through the universal language of music.' For a full lineup of the festival, including timing and locations, click here. Jazz-focused festivals have been hosted throughout the course of Chicago history. When Duke Ellington—the legendary pianist, composer and band leader—died in 1974, a festival was organized in Chicago to honor his legacy. Another festival sprouted up in 1978 to celebrate the life and work of John Coltrane. Soon after, the Chicago Jazz Festival was born in '79, drawing thousands of festivalgoers to Grant Park each year. In 2017 the festival moved to Millennium Park to accommodate the size and scope of the popular jubilee.
Chicago Tribune
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Jazz Fest headliners announced for summer 2025
The headlining music artists have been announced for this summer's Chicago Jazz Festival, taking place Aug. 28-31 in Millennium Park, along with Thursday opening-day events at the Chicago Cultural Center. Headliners include the Grammy-winning vocalist Esperanza Spalding, pianist Monty Alexander, and trumpeter and vocalist Kermit Ruffins. Cuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa will close the fest on Sunday night. The annual fest over Labor Day weekend is programmed by the nonprofit Jazz Institute of Chicago and presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. A full lineup of concerts will be announced at a later date, including for the Von Freeman Pavilion stage, the WDCB Jazz Lounge, and the spotlight on young jazz artists at the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace, all in Millennium Park. All concerts are free; more information and artist updates at Aug. 28 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion Originally Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM CDT
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Chicago Jazz Fest 2025 headliners include Esperanza Spalding, Kermit Ruffins, Monty Alexander
The City of Chicago announced the headliners for Jazz Fest 2025, including Esperanza Spalding, Kermit Ruffins and Monty Alexander. Also headlining the annual Labor Day weekend festival are Afro-Cuban guitarist Eliades Ochoa of the Buena Vista Social Club, and saxophonist Gary Bartz with his ensemble NTU Troop. Spalding headlines opening night, Thursday, Aug. 28; Monty Alexander headlines on Friday, Aug. 29; Bartz performs and Ruffins headlines Saturday, Aug. 30 and Ochoa headlines the final night, Sunday, Aug. 31. The festival will be held in Millennium Park and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, as well as the Chicago Cultural Center. Shows at the pavilion will spotlight some of Chicago's finest jazz musicians, including Sarah Marie Young, Ari Brown, Patricia Barber, Ava Logan, G. Thomas Allen, the Natalie Scharf Quintet, Silvia Marque and Marcel Bonfim. The festival, which has been going for 40 years, is free to attend. The full lineup will be announced soon, the city said. It includes daytime programming at the Chicago Cultural Center on its first day, additional concerts at the Von Freeman Pavilion Stage and WDCB Jazz Lounge. Young musicians will be spotlighted in daytime concerts at the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace on Saturday and Sunday.
