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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.

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…

May 11, 2023

Press Releases

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE WINNER OF THE FIRST HBCU JAZZ COMBO CHALLENGE

North Carolina Central University Wins Competition and Will Perform at 66th Monterey Jazz Festival in September 2023 (MONTEREY, Calif.) – May 11, 2023 – The Monterey Jazz…

April 14, 2023

Press Releases

66th MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES STELLAR LINEUP OF ALL-STAR PERFORMERS INCLUDING HERBIE HANCOCK, THUNDERCAT, DIANNE REEVES, SNARKY PUPPY, SAMARA JOY, AND MORE!

Ticket Packages on Sale Now; Single-Day Tickets on Sale May 5 MONTEREY, Calif. (April 14, 2023) – The Monterey Jazz Festival, the world’s longest continuously-running…

January 31, 2023

Press Releases

TIM JACKSON, MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, STEPS DOWN

Upcoming Festival to Be His Final Programming Effort for Iconic Jazz Institution MONTEREY, Calif. (January 31, 2023) – Tim Jackson, Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz…

January 17, 2023

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Alto Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin as 2023 Artist – in – Residence

Monterey, Calif.; January 17, 2023; Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that alto saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin has been selected as the 2023…

November 29, 2022

Press Releases

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour–Celebrating 65 Years Announces 25 Concerts in 12 States, January 17–April 23, 2023

MJF’s Sixth National All-Star Group Features Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Christian Sands, Lakecia Benjamin, Yasushi Nakamura, and Clarence Penn Monterey, Calif.;…