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CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 2019

By Gregory Savage
July 16, 2019
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The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, held June 21st thru the 29th, was a huge success. The streets of downtown Rochester, New York, are the perfect venue to host nine straight days (and nights) of jazz. The eighteenth annual festival had a little something for everyone, including perfect weather. From high school bands, to rising stars, to NEA Jazz Masters; every level of jazz was heard and seen. The lineup included jazz greats George Benson, Eddie Henderson, Steve Gadd, Harold Mabern and George Coleman; along with music icon Patti LaBelle. Many are already looking forward to next year's world class festival.

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John Nugent, George Coleman

Richie Goods

Trombone Shorty

Veronica Swift

John Webber, Joey Farnsworth

The Crowd

The Yellowjackets

Scott Robinson Quartet

Stefon Harris

Steve Gadd

Raul Midon

Sasha Berliner

Raul Midon, Lionel Loueke

Michael Landau

Patti LaBelle

Kandace Springs

Joey DeFranceso

Jimmy James

Jazz Street Stage

Jeff Goldblum

Helen Sung

Harold Mabern

George Coleman Quartet

Eddie Henderson

George Benson

Billy Cobham

George Coleman

Alicia Olatuja

Bill Frisell Trio

Bria Skonberg

Jake Shimabukuro

Paa Kow

Matthew Whitaker Quartet

Randy Brecker

Jared Schonig & Friends

Delvon Lamarr

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