Jazz is a genre of music that has been around for centuries, and it continues to evolve and inspire people around the world. The United States is home to some of the best jazz festivals in the world, and they offer a unique experience for jazz fans. From the USA Jazz Festival to the Beale Street Music Festival, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the best jazz music in the US. The USA Jazz Festival is one of the most popular jazz festivals in the US.
Held annually in New Orleans, this festival celebrates the unique bond between its city and the music that is nourished there. With almost every blues legend you can imagine from the past 40 years, it has expanded to welcome a wide range of artists. The Monterey Jazz Festival is another great event for jazz fans. Held every September, this festival features more than 100 performances, workshops, films, conferences and exhibitions.
Founded in 2002, it has grown from being able to manage a crowd of 15,000 people to now having around 210,000 festival attendees every year. The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is another great event for jazz fans. Held annually in Moscow, Idaho, this festival celebrates the legacy of Lionel Hampton and his contributions to jazz music. It features performances by some of the world's top jazz musicians and offers educational opportunities for students and educators alike.
The Greater Hartford Jazz Festival is one of the oldest jazz festivals in the US. Held annually in Hartford, Connecticut, this festival features performances by some of the world's top jazz musicians and offers educational opportunities for students and educators alike. The North Carolina Jazz Festival is another great event for jazz fans. Held annually in Wilmington, North Carolina, this festival celebrates the legacy of North Carolina's rich jazz heritage with performances by some of the world's top jazz musicians.
The PDX Jazz Festival takes place every year in downtown Portland for eleven days to honor those who have made jazz what it is today, as well as those who will continue to push the genre forward. This festival features performances by some of the world's top jazz musicians and offers educational opportunities for students and educators alike. The Reno Jazz Festival is another great event for jazz fans. Focused on education, this festival welcomes students, educators and professional musicians to the University of Nevada for exhibits, impromptu sessions, contests and prizes.
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is held every October in Clearwater, Florida. This four-day event attracts more than thirty-five thousand visitors each year and features a combination of great artists and a wide variety of jazz styles that are sure to inspire and delight jazz fans around the world. The Piedmont Park Jazz Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend in late May in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. This festival has delivered impressive artists over its 37 years so far and continues to offer an incredible lineup each year.
The Panama Jazz Festival was created by pianist Danilo Pérez and is a sought-after event in South America. It attracts more than 300,000 jazz fans around the world and offers students more than $4.5 million in scholarships internationally. The Beale Street Music Festival kicks off every year as part of Memphis in May International Festival. With almost every blues legend you can imagine from the past 40 years, it has expanded to welcome a wide range of artists. The Chicago Jazz Festival takes place every year at Millennium Park and promotes Chicago's integral contribution to the evolution of the genre with a lineup that mixes renowned local and international talent. The Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the most important festivals in the world, founded in 1967 on the Swiss coast of Lake Geneva. This festival attracts more than 500 international and Australian artists performing and collaborating in more than 20 iconic venues. Finally, Rotterdam's North Sea Jazz Fest is one of Europe's biggest festivals with an incredibly diverse lineup featuring established jazz legends to influential modern teachers and crucial new voices. No matter which festival you choose to attend, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience filled with incredible music from some of the best jazz musicians around.
