As the summer season begins to approach in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals its 2024 artist lineup. Set on August 9-11, 2024, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, rock, soul, and gospel performances featuring Rejuvenation 50! - Celebration of The Meters, Christian McBride, Angélique Kidjo, Antibalas, Marco Benevento, Say She She, Cool Cool Cool, and many more. The complete list of announced artists is included below. To see the full lineup, click here.
Meet The 2023 Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble
The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble is a revolving group of exceptionally talented young musicians who come together to showcase their passion and commitment to jazz music. Handpicked from a pool of aspiring artists, this ensemble represents the best of the best. These talented individuals demonstrate remarkable skill, creativity, and versatility in their performances. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to their love for jazz, as they continue to push boundaries and explore new horizons within the genre. The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble promises to captivate audiences with their vibrant music, proving that the future of jazz is brighter than ever!
Calling All Student Artists! Join The 2023 All-Stars
Are you a young, talented musician looking for a remarkable opportunity to showcase your skills? Look no further than the Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble. Earning a spot on this esteemed ensemble not only grants you access to one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, but also gives you a chance to work with some of the most renowned names in the industry, collaborate with other music students, perform on the Main Stage and more. Think you have what it takes? Audition now, set your future in motion and join the ranks of many other All-Stars who’ve made a meaningful career in music. Applications close on June 15!
2020 Artist Lineup Is Here
As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals the 2020 artist lineup. Set on August 7-9, 2020, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring The Beach Boys, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bamako to Birmingham - Amadou & Mariam with The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Budos Band, The Hot Sardines, Poncho Sanchez and many more. To see the full lineup, click here.
The 2019 Artist Lineup Is Here
As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals the 2019 artist lineup. Set on August 9-11, 2019, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lettuce, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Victor Wooten Band, Turkuaz, Cha Wa, SPAGA and many more. To see the full lineup, click here.
Late Night at the 2018 Telluride Jazz Festival
The late night scene at the Telluride Jazz Festival keeps the music and party going into the deep hours of the evening with the all-inclusive Jazz After Dark format, Liberty Sessions, and The Final Waltz closing show. When the music ends in Telluride Town Park each day, the fun is far from over! Here is your guide to late night shows at the 2018 Telluride Jazz Festival!
2018 Artist Lineup Is Here
The Telluride Jazz Festival is proud to welcome Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, BADBADNOTGOOD, Turkuaz, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, GoGo Penguin and many more.
The Telluride Society for Jazz Looks Forward After An Uplifting Year
A non-profit with sizable goals, the Telluride Society for Jazz’s work is never done. As the holidays and “giving season” approach, along with the Telluride Jazz Festival’s Early Bird Patron Experience Pass on sale date on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, we reflect on the non-profit’s big 2017 and what to look forward to in 2018 with Executive Director Peter Bell.
New Jazz Adventure Academy and 2017 Student Education Programming
New for 2017! Festival organizers have partnered with the Telluride Academy and Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse to introduce a new, week-long music education and outdoor adventure academy for students on July 31 – August 4, 2017. The Telluride Jazz Adventure Academy provides students the opportunity to learn new skills, collaborate with peers, perform on stage during the Festival and adventure outdoors at the height of summer in the stunning San Juan Mountains.
2017 Artist Lineup Is Here
The Telluride Jazz Festival is proud to welcome Mavis Staples, Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins & World-Wide Funk Drive, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Miles Mosley + The West Coast Get Down, The Suffers, fatsO, Vaud and the Villains and many more.