Schedule

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

6:00 - 9:00pm:

SoundCheck Series - Hosted by Montclair Center BID

Location: Lackawanna Plaza

CRAIG HANDY & 2nd LINE;  JAZZ HOUSE Alum BIRSA CHATTERJEE

Kicking off with a New Orleans-inspired funk set by veteran tenor saxophonist Craig Handy and his 2nd Line Smith, with opening act saxophonist, JAZZ HOUSE alum Birsa Chatterjee, blending together American classical jazz with ancient Indian tradition for a highly-charged, emotional sound.

Rain Date: July 14th

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

6:00 - 9:00pm

SoundCheck Series - Hosted by Montclair Center BID

Location: Lackawanna Plaza

The ever-grooving B3 organist, Akiko Tsuruga takes center stage after another JAZZ HOUSE alum opener by the talented young trumpeter Wallace Roney, Jr. who continues to forge new paths on the legacy of his late parents Geri Allen and Wallace Roney, Sr.

Rain Date: July 28th

Friday, August 12, 2022

7:30pm - 9:30pm:

Friends of the Festival Mix, Mingle and Music

Location: Montclair Brewery

Saturday, August 13, 2022

12:00 - 10:00 pm:

Lackawanna Block Party

Location:lackawanna Plaza

AN ALL DAY BLOCK PARTY FEATURING ACCLAIMED HEADLINERS + OUR JAZZ HOUSE SUMMER STUDENTS + DJ BROTHER MISTE

Starting at 12 noon, the Lackawanna stage will feature 130 student musicians from five states and three countries taking part in the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop. As the sun sets, the area debut of the trailblazing saxophonist Nicole Glover performs with her quartet followed by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse with its 9-piece band featuring tap dance, vocals, African percussion and high-energy swing and a positive message of unity.

Capping off the summer series on the evening of August 13, the town will once again get its groove on for an incredible, diverse and inter-generational boogie fest and one of
the largest street dance parties Montclair has ever seen, featuring DJ Brother Mister, aka CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS artistic director and 8-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist. McBride, a huge fan of this genre, will be spinning his old school soul and funk favorites all night long and, often,
playing along, embellishing the bass line with his masterful skill.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Special Screening and Take 5 patron Reception

Location:  Montclair Film, Clairidge Theater

Thursday, September 8, 2022

7:00 PM: Mam After Hours: Art Meets Jazz Fest Night

Location:  Montclair Art Museum

Saturday, September 10, 2022

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Downtown Jamboree

Location: Bloomfield Avenue

The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown Jamboree will transform the vibrant, arts-rich, New York City urban suburb of Montclair, NJ into a musical mecca. This is the first time in its 13-year history that the festival takes to the streets of downtown Montclair to support the vibrant main business district. Bloomfield Avenue will be closed to traffic at Grove St. to Midland Ave.

Food and artisan marketplace featuring: specialty culinary products like herb and fruit ice pops, flavored oils and vinegars, gourmet pizza, jewelry, clothing, handwoven products, photographs, art and more.

9:00PM - Midnight

After party With DJ Logic

Exclusive to Friends of the Festival, Take 5 and Festival Sponsors

Location: The Wellmont Theater

Date: July 13, 2022 - September 10, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Montclair

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