2025 Festival Lineup

The 68th Monterey Jazz Festival will present 79 events over three days and nights, September 26-28, 2025 on five stages on the Monterey County Fairgrounds, including the Jimmy Lyons Stage in the arena, and four grounds stages — the Tim Jackson Garden Stage Presented by Alaska Airlines, Pacific Jazz Café Presented by SFJAZZ, the Courtyard Stage Presented by Folktale Winery & Vineyards, and, returning for 2025, Dizzy’s Den!

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Top Headliners
Gregory Porter standing in front of a sky blue background
Friday
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Gregory Porter
Jimmy Lyons Stage
7:00 pm
Christian McBride and the members of Ursa Major standing and looking up on a staircase
Friday
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Christian McBride & Ursa Major
Jimmy Lyons Stage
8:45 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage
Time
Performer
7:00 pm
Gregory Porter
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Gregory Porter standing in front of a sky blue background
8:45 pm
Christian McBride & Ursa Major
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Christian McBride and the members of Ursa Major standing and looking up on a staircase
Tim Jackson Garden Stage
Presented by Alaska Airlines
Time
Performer
3:30 pm
Ivan Bonačić Quartet feat. Valerija Nikolovska
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Ivan Bonačić performing with a saxophone
5:00 pm
Edgardo Cambon & Candela
Latin Jazz
Edgardo Cambon sitting with his arm on a worn leather briefcase and back against a red congo drum
6:30 pm
Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Quartet
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Student Group
Collage of Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Quartet members performing separately
8:00 pm
Marcus Shelby New Orchestra “Black Ball: Negro Leagues and the Blues”
Classic Jazz
Marcus Shelby leaning against a white box
Dizzy’s Den
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Time
Performer
4:00 pm
John & Gerald Clayton
Classic Jazz
John Clayton performing with his bass behind Gerald Clayton performing on a piano
5:30 pm
Grace Kelly
Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Grace Kelly holding her saxophone, jumping in the air with arms out stretched in front of the ocean
7:00 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
8:45 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
Pacific Jazz Café
Presented by SFJAZZ
Time
Performer
4:30 pm
Caity Gyorgy Quartet
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Caity Gyorgy sitting on a couch
6:00 pm
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
Latin Jazz
Alfredo Rodriguez walking on a white brick path outside
7:30 pm
Tyreek McDole Quintet
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Tyreek McDole sitting on a small box
9:00 pm
Benny Green
Classic Jazz
Benny Green performing piano on stage
Courtyard Stage
Presented by Folktale Winery & Vineyards
Time
Performer
3:30 pm
River Voices
Roots
Members of River Voices standing outside with a wooden branch structure between them
5:30 pm
River Voices
Roots
Members of River Voices standing outside with a wooden branch structure between them
6:30 pm
River Voices
Roots
Members of River Voices standing outside with a wooden branch structure between them
8:00 pm
NGJO-WIJC Student Jam Session!
Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Combo and Women in Jazz Combo members performing on stage
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Top Headliners
Mr. Sipp leaning against a retro light green car. Holding a white guitar against his legs.
Saturday
Blues
Mr. Sipp
Jimmy Lyons Stage
12:00 pm
Dianne Reeves in front of a grey background
Saturday
Jazz Vocals
Dianne Reeves
Jimmy Lyons Stage
1:30 pm
Ledisi standing in front of a brown background
Saturday
Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Jazz Vocals
Ledisi
Jimmy Lyons Stage
8:30 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage
Time
Performer
12:00 pm
Mr. Sipp
Blues
Mr. Sipp leaning against a retro light green car. Holding a white guitar against his legs.
1:30 pm
Dianne Reeves
Jazz Vocals
Dianne Reeves in front of a grey background
3:15 pm
Keyon Harrold
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Keyon Harrold holding a trumpet in front of a wooden wall
4:45 pm
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Big Band, Classic Jazz, New Orleans
Delfeayo Marsalis sitting on a stool with his trombone in front of a light purple background
6:45 pm
Cory Wong
Blues, Contemporary Jazz, Funk
Cory Wong standing with his guitar in front of an orange yellow background
8:30 pm
Ledisi
Contemporary Jazz, Funk, Jazz Vocals
Ledisi standing in front of a brown background
Tim Jackson Garden Stage
Presented by Alaska Airlines
Time
Performer
12:00 pm
Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo directed by Katie Thiroux
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Student Group
Members of Women in Jazz Combo performing with the Monterey Jazz Education logo behind them
1:30 pm
Davina & The Vagabonds
Blues, Classic Jazz, New Orleans
Davina Sowers in front of an out of focus glittery grey backdrop
3:00 pm
JC Smith Band
Blues
Members of JC Smith Band standing in front of a grey background
4:30 pm
Tony Lindsay & the Soul Soldiers
Blues, Jazz Vocals
Tony Lindsay sat in front of a grey curtain backdrop
6:30 pm
University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band
Big Band, Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab band sitting on a stair case with their instruments
8:00 pm
Gunhild Carling
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Gunhild Carling performing on stage, playing 3 trumpets at once
Dizzy’s Den
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Time
Performer
12:30 pm
Texas Southern University Jazz Combo
Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of Texas Southern University Combo performing on stage at Monterey Jazz Festival
2:00 pm
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Dominique Fils-Aimé in front of an aqua blue background
3:30 pm
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble
Latin Jazz
Arturo O'Farrill leaning against a bright spray painted wall
5:00 pm
Carmen Lundy
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Carmen Lundy sitting on a couch
6:45 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
8:30 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
Pacific Jazz Café
Presented by SFJAZZ
Time
Performer
12:00 pm
Christian McBride: The Monterey Jazz Conversation
Conversation
Collage of Ashley Kahn and Christian McBride
1:45 pm
Ekep Nkwelle Quartet
Jazz Vocals
Ekep Nkwelle sitting on grass in front of an out of focus brick building
3:30 pm
Christian Sands
Classic Jazz
Christian Sands sitting in a field with tall grass
5:15 pm
Camille Thurman & the Darrell Green Quartet
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Darrell Green holding drum sticks and Camille Thurman holding a saxophone standing in front of a black background
7:00 pm
Brandon Woody’s Upendo
Contemporary Jazz
Three members of Upendo standing and one sitting on stairs in front of an outside door
8:30 pm
Sullivan Fortner Trio
Classic Jazz
Sullivan Fortner sitting with arms resting on a table
Courtyard Stage
Presented by Folktale Winery & Vineyards
Time
Performer
11:30 am
Marcie Chapa Project
Latin Jazz
Collage of the Marcie Chapa Project members performing separately
1:00 pm
Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Quartet
Classic Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Student Group
Collage of Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Quartet members performing separately
2:30 pm
Dave Holodiloff Group
Folk, Roots
David Holodiloff holding a mandolin instrument leaning against a brick wall
4:00 pm
Dave Holodiloff Group
Folk, Roots
David Holodiloff holding a mandolin instrument leaning against a brick wall
5:30 pm
Marcia Christina & C340 Otter Jazz
Classic Jazz
Marcia Christina performing on stage
7:00 pm
HBCU Jam Session!
Student Group
Members of the HBCU program performing on stage
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Top Headliners
Christian Sands sitting in a field with tall grass
Sunday
Classic Jazz
Christian Sands
Jimmy Lyons Stage
1:30 pm
René Marie standing with a microphone in front of a black background
Sunday
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
René Marie & Experiment in Truth
Jimmy Lyons Stage
6:45 pm
Collage of Pete, Juan and Peter Escovedo
Sunday
Latin Jazz
Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo
Jimmy Lyons Stage
3:00 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage
Time
Performer
12:00 pm
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra with the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo
Big Band, Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the Next Generation Orchestra performing on stage
1:30 pm
Christian Sands
Classic Jazz
Christian Sands sitting in a field with tall grass
3:00 pm
Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo
Latin Jazz
Collage of Pete, Juan and Peter Escovedo
4:30 pm
Echoes of an Era
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Collage of Javon Jackson, Lenny White, Lisa Fischer, Orrin Evans, John Patitucci & Dr. Eddie Henderson
6:45 pm
René Marie & Experiment in Truth
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
René Marie standing with a microphone in front of a black background
8:30 pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Funk, New Orleans
Trombone Shorty holding his trumpet to his chest with one arm, while yelling with his trombone held in the air with the other arm
Tim Jackson Garden Stage
Presented by Alaska Airlines
Time
Performer
11:15 am
Tammy Hall feat. the Texas Southern University Cadence Chorale
Gospel
Tammy Hall playing a piano on stage
1:00 pm
U.S. Navy Band Commodores
Big Band, Classic Jazz
Members of the U.S Navy Band Commodores standing with their instruments surrounded by white pillars
2:30 pm
Chris Cain
Blues
Chris Cain performing with his guitar
4:00 pm
Nnenna Freelon
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Nnenna Freelon on a leather chair, in front of an out of focus fireplace
6:00 pm
Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals, Student Group
Members of the 2024 Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble performing on stage at MJF 67
6:40 pm
Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Middle School Combo
Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Middle School Combo 2024 performing on stage at MJF 67
7:00 pm
Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Band
Big Band, Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Band performing on stage at MJF
8:00 pm
Along Came Betty
Classic Jazz
Members of Along Came Betty standing in front of plain background in black and white
Dizzy’s Den
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Time
Performer
12:30 pm
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Organ Jazz
Delvon Lamarr performing piano on stage
2:00 pm
Goldings-Bernstein-Stewart Organ Trio
Organ Jazz
Members of the Goldings Bernstein Stewart Trio standing in an out of focus city street
3:30 pm
North Carolina Central University Jazz Combo I
Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of North Carolina Central University Combo I performing on stage at Monterey Jazz Festival
5:00 pm
Lucía
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals, Latin Jazz
Lucía standing in front of the white background
6:45 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
8:30 pm
Jimmy Lyons Stage Simulcast
Simulcast
Collage of the MJF 68 festival logo on top, with portraits of the simulcast event performers below
Pacific Jazz Café
Presented by SFJAZZ
Time
Performer
12:00 pm
Cuba, Ahora! Yilian, Jorge and Dayramir
Conversation
Collage of Ashley Khan, Yilian Cañizares, Jorge Luis Pacheco and Dayramir González
1:30 pm
Olatuja
Classic Jazz, Jazz Vocals
Members of Olatuja in front of a light purple background
3:00 pm
Jorge Luis Pacheco
Latin Jazz
Jorge Luis Pacheco playing a piano
4:30 pm
Yilian Cañizares
Latin Jazz
Yilian Cañizares standing with her violin in front of an orange-yellow background
6:00 pm
Dayramir González Quartet
Latin Jazz
Dayramir Gonzalez performing on stage in black and white
7:30 pm
New Jazz Underground
Contemporary Jazz
Members of New Jazz Underground posing with their instruments in front of a grey background
Courtyard Stage
Presented by Folktale Winery & Vineyards
Time
Performer
1:30 pm
San Jose Jazz High School All Stars
Classic Jazz, Student Group
Members of the San Jose Jazz High School All Stars performing on stage
2:30 pm
Miranda Perl
Jazz Vocals
Miranda Perl standing outside in an out of focus alleyway
4:00 pm
Paul Contos
Classic Jazz
Paul Contos standing with his saxophone on stage, with an out of focus instrument in front of him
5:30 pm
Paul Contos
Classic Jazz
Paul Contos standing with his saxophone on stage, with an out of focus instrument in front of him
7:00 pm
High School Student Jam Session!
Classic Jazz, Student Group
High School Student Jam session participants performing on stage
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