Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has announced 11 more artists for its 32nd Annual Freihofer’s Jazz Festival.
The new additions for Saturday, June 27th are” SMV - Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten; Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Mark Morganelli’s Jazz Forum Brazil Project; Kendra Shank Quartet; and La Timbistica, and The Berklee Latin All-Stars from Berklee College of Music.
The new additions for Sunday, June 28th are Bettye Lavette; George Coleman Quartet; Gino Sitson 4; Grace Kelly Band; and Ralph Alessi & This Against That.
Still headlining the program are Dave Brubeck, Patti LaBelle, George Benson, and Gary Burton.
The festival features more than 20 jazz performances over two days. Reserved and general lawn tickets, which go on sale Aptil 1, start at $41.50 per day.
More info: spac.org
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