Monterey Jazz News & Notes
From legendary performances to groundbreaking new voices, Monterey Jazz continues to honor its rich history while embracing the future of jazz and ensuring new generations engage. Stay connected for stories, artist spotlights, and insights into the music that keeps Monterey swinging—unforgettable, inspiring and timeless.
June 25, 2026
Only in Monterey: Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter Reunite
When Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter convene in the Arena at MJF69 on September 27, they will close a loop that began in 1963 and 1964 and intersected again in 1992 on the same…
May 8, 2026
69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single-Day Tickets On Sale Today, Friday, May 8
Only in Monterey Events Include Herbie Hancock & Ron Carter Duo, 2026 Commission “America 250” by Meshell Ndegeocello, and Amy Tan & Joey Alexander…
April 8, 2026
69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Package Tickets on Sale Friday, April 10
Headliners Include Herbie Hancock & Ron Carter Duo; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Charles Lloyd Quartet; Ravi Coltrane Quartet; Cécile…
September 23, 2025
Returning Favorites & Exciting New Faces: Davina & The Vagabonds and Lucía
New Names, Familiar Faces, One Epic Festival! The legends you love are back — and they’re bringing tomorrow’s greats with them. Get acquainted with icons, innovators,…
July 17, 2025
Returning Favorites & Exciting New Faces: Mr. Sipp and JC Smith
New Names, Familiar Faces, One Epic Festival! The legends you love are back — and they’re bringing tomorrow’s greats with them. Get acquainted with icons, innovators,…
July 17, 2025
A Festival is Born (1958)
After the success of the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island beginning in 1954, Jimmy Lyons and Ralph Gleason combined Rolodexes in 1956 and contacted the jazz elite…
June 10, 2025
Returning Favorites & Exciting New Faces: Dianne Reeves & Brandon Woody
New Names, Familiar Faces, One Epic Festival! The legends you love are back — and they’re bringing tomorrow’s jazz greats with them. In this new blog series, get…
May 14, 2025
Returning Favorites & Exciting New Faces: Christian McBride & Grace Kelly
New Names, Familiar Faces, One Epic Festival! The legends you love are back — and they’re bringing tomorrow’s jazz greats with them. In this new blog series, get…
April 11, 2025
68th Monterey Jazz Festival Presents Lineup of Returning Favorites and New Faces
ARTISTS INCLUDE PETE ESCOVEDO, LEDISI, DELFEAYO MARSALIS, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, GREGORY PORTER, DIANNE REEVES, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, and MANY MORE! 3-Day…