xerox rochester international jazz festival

Welcome to NYS Music's comprehensive guide to all the music festivals found in the Empire State throughout the Summer of 2019! Read on to learn about what festivals are coming up, ticketing and lineup info, and what past years can tell us…

Legendary musician Steve Gadd has performed on many Grammy-winning albums, but this year he was awarded the first one for one of his own projects. The Steve Gadd Band’s self-titled album won Best Instrumental Album. The modern jazz band…

JAZZ IS PHSH is in the middle of their Northeast tour across New York, with stops in New Hampshire and Boston, bringing with them an incredible lineup of musicians who explore the music of Phish with a focus on improvisation of the group's…

During the seemingly unending winter, Rochesterians yearn for a glimpse of the warming sun. As soon as the summer hits however, a large number of them start ducking in and out of dark halls, churches theaters and clubs, now yearning for a…

The remaining headliners for the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival were announced this week. In addition to Sheryl Crow and Mavis Staples (who were announced last month), the lineup will include performances by King Crimson, Joss…

Passes for the 2017 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF), are now on sale. Fans can now purchase three day, and  nine day passes for the event. Passes for the annual event are non transferable, and can be purchased online at…