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Stanford Jazz Festival 2024 tickets on sale now!
Over the past 50 years, the Stanford Jazz Festival has consistently presented the finest performers on the scene. Audiences have heard legendary performances by Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, and Stan Getz, along with virtuosic modern masters like Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard, and Taylor Eigsti. The Festival is unique and adventurous, presenting over 30 celebrated artists and bands over the course of seven weeks. From family-friendly matinees, to groundbreaking premieres, the Stanford Jazz Festival proudly keeps the torch of live jazz burning bright.
This summer, our roster embraces the roots of jazz, explores new sonic landscapes, and celebrates global musical traditions from India, Cuba, Brazil, and Mexico. You’ll want to see all of these great concerts!
Click on the tiles below to learn about all 30 great shows, and get your tickets now.
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The Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy: the music of Steely Dan
![Don't miss the captivating Indian Jazz Journey at Stanford Jazz Festival! Join renowned vocalist Mahesh Kale and jazz saxophonist George Brooks on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Stanford University campus, for a mesmerizing blend of ragas and rhythms from Indian classical music with soulful jazz improvisation.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs4-1.jpg)
Indian Jazz Journey featuring Mahesh Kale and George Brooks
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Richard Howell: A Love Supreme — a tribute to John Coltrane
![It's a jazz jungle at the BEST KIDS CONCERT EVER! Join Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers at the Stanford Jazz Festival's Early Bird Jazz for Kids on Saturday morning, June 29th, 2024 at Stanford University. This interactive jazz adventure is perfect for curious kids and families who love to move and groove!](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs6-2.jpg)
Early Bird Jazz for Kids with Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers
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Ann Hampton Callaway with the SJW 50/50 Jazz Orchestra
![Don't miss Nicolas Bearde's captivating tribute to Nat "King" Cole at the Stanford Jazz Festival! Nicolas, a renowned jazz singer and actor, will deliver Cole's best-loved tunes with heart and soul on Sunday, June 30 at Stanford University. Experience the legacy of Nat King Cole live!](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs8.jpg)
Nicolas Bearde: the music of Nat King Cole
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Destiny Muhammad Quartet
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Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman
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The Bad Plus
![Grateful Brass performs Grateful Dead music with a New Orleans brass band twist at Stanford Jazz Festival on Sunday, July 7 at Stanford University. This unique ensemble features reimagined Grateful Dead classics with brass, drums, and vocals, for a high-energy, get up and dance performance.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs12.jpg)
Jazz Mafia Grateful Brass: the music of the Grateful Dead
![Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus Mikailo Kasha brings his Miami-based trio to the Stanford Jazz Festival on Tuesday July 16, presenting original music that pushes the traditional role of the bass. Featuring legendary jazz saxophonist Dayna Stephens.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs14.jpg)
Mikailo Kasha Trio with special guest Dayna Stephens
![Joe Louis Walker headlines Ruth Davies' Blues Night at Stanford Jazz Festival! Don't miss this legendary blues guitarist live at Stanford University on Wednesday, July 17. Early access for SJW members on April 4, tickets on sale to the public April 18.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs15.jpg)
Ruth Davies’ Blues Night with Joe Louis Walker
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Adi Meyerson’s Dark Matter / Emily Kuhn Quintet
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Anat Cohen Quartetinho
CUMBIA!@Frost
![Join us at the Stanford Jazz Festival for an “Ella-bration” of the Queen of Swing, Ella Fitzgerald, on Monday, July 22 at Stanford University, featuring the amazing vocals of Tiffany Austin and the swinging drumming of Roy McCurdy. Tickets go on sale April 18 - April 7 if you’re an SJW member!](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs19.jpg)
Ella-bration: Tiffany Austin sings Ella Fitzgerald
![Cuban pianist extraordinaire Aldo López-Gavilán brings his fiery, creative approach to jazz to the Stanford Jazz Festival, in a performance that will electrify you, on Tuesday July 23 at Stanford University. Tickets on sale April 18; April 4 if you’re an SJW member.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs20.jpg)
Aldo López-Gavilán
![Expanding Americana into exciting and joyous new musical territory at the Stanford Jazz Festival, Sam Reider and Grammy-winning clarinetist Anat Cohen join forces to infuse folk music with jazz virtuosity and blend styles across continents. Get tickets starting April 18 for this toe-tapping, heart-warming, dazzling show on Wednesday, July 24 at Stanford University.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs21.jpg)
Sam Reider with special guest Anat Cohen: American Panoramas
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An Evening With Victor Lin: music from anime and Studio Ghibli
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Marquis Hill
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Marcus Shelby Quintet
![A rising jazz star of particular thoughtfulness and creativity, saxophonist Caroline Davis brings her Portals project to Stanford Jazz Festival — don’t miss this jazz-infused immersive sound experience on Monday, July 29. Tickets on sale April 18; earlier for SJW members.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs25.jpg)
Caroline Davis Portals
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George Cables Trio
![Trumpeter Dave Douglas’ new Gifts project creates a sonic world that will envelop and stimulate you at the Stanford Jazz Festival on July 31. Gorgeous collective improv, atmospheric sounds, timbral and textural manipulations await you — get tickets starting April 18, or earlier if you’re an SJW member.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs27.jpg)
Dave Douglas Gifts
![Join us for an electrifying night with Grammy-winning jazz piano phenomenon Taylor Eigsti at the Stanford Jazz Festival on Thursday, August 1. Get tickets starting April 18 (earlier for SJW members) for genre-bending rhythms, dazzling melodies, unexpected twists, deep emotions, and a fresh sound that will captivate you. On the Stanford University campus.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/24-SJF-SJW-thumbs-TAYLOR-2.jpg)
Taylor Eigsti and Friends
![Don’t miss the Stanford Jazz Festival celebration of the season at the SJW All-Star Jam on Friday, August 2, featuring incredible artists such as pianists Kris Davis, Dena DeRose, Taylor Eigsti, and Edward Simon; guitarists Camila Meza and Matthew Stevens; bassists Or Baraket, and Ben Williams; saxophonists Caroline Davis and Tivon Pennicott; trumpeter Dave Douglas; and drummers Obed Calvaire and Matt Wilson. Tickets on sale on April 18; earlier for SJW members.](https://stanfordjazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/24-SJF-VBO-thumbs-ALL-STAR-JAM.jpg)
SJW All-Star Jam
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