20th Edition Wraps up on Another High Note!
211,000+ Music Fans Gather for 9 Days of Exceptional Music, Joy and Harmony
Next Year's Festival is June 21-29, 2024
Rochester, NY –July 2, 2023–The 20th Anniversary Edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival came to a close yesterday on another high note with a spectacular performance by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, his eighth at RIJF, in a free headliner show on the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5.
The nine-day Festival drew some of the world's most talented musicians for nine days of exceptional music, joy and harmony. More than 211,000 fans attended 300 shows at 19 diverse indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, NY.
Next year's 21st Edition will be held June 12-29, 2024.
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals and is produced by Marc Iacona and John Nugent.
"Celebrating our 20th edition has been nothing short of inspiring and musically exhilarating," said Marc Iacona, Producer and Executive Director. "I know this doesn't happen by accident. Our tremendous festival production family is second to none in our eyes. We are so grateful for those in our community and across the country who come out and support this jazz festival. Having committed sponsorship support from both corporate and government partners has allowed us to consistently deliver the highest quality creative improvised performances. We hope that the patrons in the Rochester area are proud that the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is on the world's musical entertainment radar screen every June!"
"It’s very easy for me to express my feelings after nine days of magical moments at 300 shows – pure exhilaration," said John Nugent, Producer and Artistic Director. "It has been an amazing nine days of fascinating performances. Steering a ship of passengers on an annual voyage through new musical discoveries is what it’s all about. I’ve encountered thousands of RIJF patrons who have expressed their gratitude and thanks for the opportunity to hear so many exceptional artists express themselves through their music. Along with our entire festival team, Marc and I work diligently to deliver the highest level of artistry we can secure in order to deliver great value to our patrons every year.
"We pledge to continue to place a creative spotlight on Rochester, New York, as the home of one of the most well-organized jazz festivals on this planet. Thank you to the artists, our entire staff, transportation, PR, logistics, hospitality, volunteers, and, of course, the hundreds of thousands of devoted music lovers. Thank you for your support. Have a great summer ahead, and we’ll see YOU on Jazz Street for our 21st Edition, June 21-29th, 2024!
July 1 Recap Video
Video highlights of Day 9! Sights and sounds. Produced by CGI Digital
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ABOUT THE CGI ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. Held annually in Rochester, NY, more than 210,000 music fans attend the nine-day festival, which presents 300 shows at 19 venues with more than 1750 artists from around the world. The Festival was founded in 2002 and is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by John Nugent and Marc Iacona. 2023 marks the festival's 20th Edition. The 2020 and 2021 Festivals could not be held due to the coronavirus pandemic.