NEWSLETTER
Rochester, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2024) — Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, announced 13 additional artists who will join the festival’s signature Club Pass series at multiple venues.
Friday, June 19
Catherine Russell – Kilbourn Hall, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Rodriguez Brothers Celebrate Miles Davis' 100th – Max of Eastman Place, 6:15 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
Alexa Tarantino Quartet – Kilbourn Hall, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Rodriguez Brothers Celebrate Miles Davis' 100th – Montage, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Davina and the Vagabonds – Innovation Theater, 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
Makoto Ozone and Tommy Smith – Kilbourn Hall, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Mark Daniels and Friends Celebrate Rochester’s Famed Composer Alec Wilder – Hatch Recital Hall, 5:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
The Wolff Sisters – The Little Theatre, 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Monday, June 22
Raul Midón – Kilbourn Hall, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Allan Harris Quartet – Max of Eastman Place, 6:15 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Charles Pillow Octet featuring Amy Azzara – Inn on Broadway, 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23
The Empress – Kilbourn Hall, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Allan Harris Quartet – Montage, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Delight Trio with Dawn Clement, Buster Williams and Matt Wilson – Max of Eastman Place, 6:15 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Djabe – Innovation Theater, 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24
Delight Trio with Dawn Clement, Buster Williams and Matt Wilson – Inn on Broadway, 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
These artists join the 10 previously announced Club Pass artists who will be playing at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre: Hiromi's Sonicwonder, Arturo Sandoval, Harvey Mason’s Chameleon, Bill Frisell Trio, Bob James Quartet, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Danilo Perez Trio, Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano & Special Guests, The Headhunters, and The Soul Rebels.
Notice of Time Change: The late Club Pass shows at Kodak Hall will start at 9:30 p.m., replacing the earlier 9 p.m. start to allow for adequate preparation between shows.
Additional Club Pass Series lineup announcements will be made in January.
How to Attend Club Pass Shows
The 2026 Club Pass Series will present 174 shows at 10 Club Pass venues with some of the finest jazz artists from around the world.
- Enter with a 1, 3, or 9-Day Club Pass, available now at rochesterjazz.com/tickets/ at early bird prices, or pay $30 cash at the door ($35 for Kilbourn Hall, $40 for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass Shows). Club Pass prices go up on Jan. 1, 2026.
- No advance tickets are sold for individual Club Pass shows.
- All sets are 60 minutes.
- Seating is general admission, no reserved seats, first-come, first-served. Shows fill up quickly, so arrive early. Doors open 30 minutes before shows. Club Pass holders enjoy early access to Kodak Hall Club Pass shows.
- All Club Passes are shareable and transferable. Only one person may use a Pass at a time.
- All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
The Club Pass does not provide entry to ticketed headliner shows at Eastman Theatre.
Buy Club Passes exclusively at Rochesterjazz.com/tickets
9-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day at all Club Pass venues, including early entry to all Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows, all nine days of the festival.
Now to Dec. 31 – $398.52, including $24.52 in service fees
Jan. 1 to March 9 – $420.13, including $26.13 in service fees
March 10 through the festival – $441.74, including $27.74 in service fees
3-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day at all Club Pass venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows on any three days.
Now to Dec. 31 – $214.33, including $17.33 in service fees
Jan. 1 to March 9 – $235.94, including $18.94 in service fees
March 10 through the festival – $257.55, including $20.55 in service fees
1-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day on the day of your Pass at all Club Pass venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows.
Now through the festival – $79.53, including $9.53 in service fees. Supplies are limited.
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About the Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals. Since 2002, the nine-day, multi-dimensional festival has been held annually in downtown Rochester, NY, drawing over 200,000 people to 285+ shows and 18 venues. The festival navigates all genres of creative improvised music from around the world, presenting more than 1,750 legendary performers, familiar favorites, and new discoveries. RIJF is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by Marc Iacona and John Nugent. Nugent, Producer/Artistic Director, is a noted tenor sax player who has traveled the world with many jazz artists, including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Marc Iacona, Producer/Executive Director, is a Rochester native and President of Simcona Electronics. A business and community leader, he is an avid trumpeter and supporter of the arts.customized.