Monterey Jazz
News & Notes
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.
December 23, 2024
(MONTEREY, Ca) – December 23, 2024 – The Monterey Jazz Festival, the world’s longest continuously-running jazz festival, launches its new brand “Monterey Jazz” to…
September 24, 2024
Presentation by Morgan Freeman Happens Sunday, September 29 at Monterey Jazz Festival Followed by Eastwood Symphonic Performance MONTEREY, Ca – (September 24,…
July 26, 2024
3-Day Ticket Packages and Single-Day Tickets on Sale Now MONTEREY, Calif. (July 15, 2024) – The Monterey Jazz Festival, the world’s longest continuously-running jazz…
September 7, 2023
Atwater Makes History as Only the Third Artistic Director in the Organization’s History and the First African American to Hold the Position Monterey, CA (September 7, 2023)…
July 27, 2023
When saxophonist John Handy rolled into the eighth annual Monterey Jazz Festival in 1965, he already knew his new quintet would appear on the Saturday afternoon program in the…
July 17, 2023
Come for the music. Come for the enhanced food court and artisan shops. Come for a weekend in Monterey. Come for the fierce fashions! Check out some iconic artists and…
July 11, 2023
MJF frequently highlights musicians who have come through our jazz education programs. Two such artists at MJF66 share a parallel history, both in their past and present –…
July 10, 2023
It may be hard to believe 60 years has passed since the legendary and iconic pianist Herbie Hancock made his debut appearance at the sixth Monterey Jazz Festival on September…
June 6, 2023
NGJO Performs with MJF66 Artist-in-Residence Lakecia Benjamin at 66th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 24, 2023 MONTEREY, Calif. – June 6, 2023; Monterey Jazz…
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