World’s Hottest Jazz Events Guide
Join jazz enthusiasts from far and wide for the 15th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival in gorgeous Prince George's County MD for an amazing line-up of artists and events including a pre-festival Kickoff Concert, the popular Summer White Affair, Day Parties, a Saturday concert and Sunday Jazz Brunch. This year's event will feature 5 days of Smooth Jazz and Classic R&B with performances by PEABO BRYSON, JONATHAN BUTLER, GERALD VEASLEY feat his Unscripted All Stars, LARRY BRAGGS, JAZMIN GHENT, JULIAN VAUGHN and many more! LakeArborJazz.com
The 3rd Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam brings your favorite Smooth Jazz and R&B artists to Ruth Eckerd Hall! Don’t miss the All-Star line-up of DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS, PEABO BRYSON, PETER WHITE, BRIAN MCKNIGHT, JONATHAN BUTLER, KEIKO MATSUI plus many more! FloridaSmoothJazz.com
Don’t miss the Smooth Jazz Series at City Center Bishop Ranch Saturday evenings July 12, 19 and 26 featuring JONATHAN BUTLER, BRIAN SIMPSON & JACKIEM JOYNER and RICK BRAUN! Reserved, Front Stage seating available with a prix fixe dinner at LB STEAK, THE SLANTED DOOR and ALORA SOCIAL, or enjoy dinner al fresco on the Lawn from ALEXANDER SQUARE. Cocktails, Beer & Wine will be available. CityCenterBishopRanch.com
Make your Labor Day weekend unforgettable in Dallas at the 8th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival! Experience an incredible mix of live jazz, R&B, soul, blues and neo-soul. This year's star-studded line-up features ANTHONY HAMILTON, PJ MORTON, PETE ESCOVEDO, WAR, PEABO BRYSON, TANK AND THE BANGAS, MICHAEL LINGTON with special guest HOWARD HEWETT, and many more! TBAALRiverfrontJazzFestival.org
Honoring of the legendary saxophonist by bringing the spirit of John Coltrane's groundbreaking influence on jazz, blues, R&B, rock, folk & hip-hop to his childhood home in High Point, NC, the city where his musical journey began. Line-up includes SNARKY PUPPY, STANLEY CLARKE, MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO, RICK BRAUN, RICHARD ELLIOT, PETER WHITE, LIZZ WRIGHT, THE BAYLOR PROJECT, JOSÉ JAMES, TAKE 6, NNENNA FREELON, THE HEADHUNTERS and many more! ColtraneJazzFest.com
The 3rd Annual Austin Women in Jazz Festival— It’s a night of show-stopping performances, and unforgettable moments — celebrating women who are transforming the sound of jazz for a new generation, from Smooth Jazz and funky grooves to soul-stirring ballads and high-octane improvisation with PAMELA HART, JAZMIN GHENT, JEANETTE HARRIS and CHELSEY GREEN & THE GREEN PROJECT. WomenInJazz.org
This week-long cruise is SOLD OUT. Make plans for 2026 by visiting Smooth Jazz Europe. Every European cruise day is rounded off with the masters of Smooth Jazz live on stage in the Panorama-Lounge including ERIC DARIUS, KEIKO MATSUI, KIRK WHALUM, and PETER WHITE. A limited festival experience with only 130 guests!
Hosted by ERIC DARIUS, includes performances from BRIAN CULBERTSON, BONEY JAMES, DAMIEN ESCOBAR, RICK BRAUN, RICHARD ELLIOT & PETER WHITE, MAYSA, VINCENT INGALA, DAVID BENOIT & Special Guest ERIC MARIENTHAL, MARCUS ANDERSON, NICHOLAS COLE & REBECCA JADE. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com
The 13th Annual Gala Weekend features ROSE ROYCE, NATHAN MITCHELL, KIM & KAYLA WATERS, ERIC BENÉT, KIM SCOTT, OLI SILK & JEFF RYAN, WILL DOWNING, BLACK VIOLIN, SHEILA E., MORRIS DAY & THE TIME, VINCENT INGALA, JAZZ ATTACK w/RICK BRAUN, PETER WHITE & RICHARD ELLIOT, LINDSEY WEBSTER, STOKELY, MAYSA, JONATHAN BUTLER, GERALD ALBRIGHT, ERIC ESSIX, CHRISTIAN de MESONES and many more! JazzLegacyFoundation.org
Rick Braun's New Year's Eve Getaway starring RICK BRAUN and featuring CANDY DULFER, PETER WHITE, KIRK WHALUM, NICOLE HENRY, VINCENT INGALA and JAZZ FUNK & SOUL feat JEFF LORBER, EVERETTE HARP & PAUL JACKSON JR! Ring in the New Year with music, dining, dancing & hotel accommodations at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando! 386-681-7007 | FloridaSmoothJazz.com
Host PETER WHITE is joined by BONEY JAMES, JONATHAN BUTLER, KEIKO MATSUI, R&R feat RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT, PAUL TAYLOR & MICHAEL LINGTON, RANDY JACOBS, DARREN RAHN, GREG MANNING & REBECCA JADE and Special Guest VINCENT INGALA. Packages include Concerts, Hotel, Dinners, Brunches and Activities. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com