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 11, 2023
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
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…
July 6, 2023
The Road to Monterey: Azar Lawrence’s Epic Experience in Jazz
MJF is proud to present tenor saxophonist Azar Lawrence at MJF66 on the West End Stage at 8pm on Sunday, September 24. This powerful and spiritual-minded Los Angeles-based…
June 6, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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.;…