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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

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Expanded Vision as “Monterey Jazz”

(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

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival Presents Clint Eastwood with Cultural Leadership Award

Presentation by Morgan Freeman Happens Sunday, September 29 at Monterey Jazz Festival Followed by Eastwood Symphonic Performance MONTEREY, Ca – (September 24,…

July 26, 2024

Press Releases

67th MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL AND NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DARIN ATWATER PRESENT A STELLAR LINEUP INCLUDING STANLEY CLARKE N•4EVER, MAVIS STAPLES, SAMARA JOY, AND MORE!

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

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival Selects Darin Atwater as New Artistic Director

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

Timeless Since 1958

If Only We Knew! John Handy’s Iconic Monterey Moment

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

Timeless Since 1958

Monterey Jazz Festival fashions! Yes, it’s a “thing!”

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

Timeless Since 1958

The Road to Monterey: A Shared Past, Present and Future with Ambrose Akinmusire and Elena Pinderhughes

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

Timeless Since 1958

The Road To Monterey: Setting Course with Herbie Hancock

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

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Members of the 2023 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and Women in Jazz Combo

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…