San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2024: A Weekend of Music and Celebration

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is back in downtown San Jose, featuring performances on 10 indoor and outdoor stages, including the Jay Paul Co. Main Stage in Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The Club Crawl has also returned, with five downtown venues showcasing bands and DJs playing jazz, blues, funk, and other genres.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2024: A Weekend of Music and Celebration
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San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2024: A Weekend of Music and Celebration

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is back in downtown San Jose, bringing with it a weekend of music, food, and celebration. The festival features performances on 10 indoor and outdoor stages, including the Jay Paul Co. Main Stage in Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. But the music doesn’t stop there - the Club Crawl has also returned, with five downtown venues showcasing bands and DJs playing jazz, blues, funk, and other genres.

The Club Crawl Lineup

Here’s a rundown of who’s playing where during the Club Crawl:

  • Poor House Bistro, 317 W. St. John St.
    • Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m.: Lauren Halliwell’s Blues Chasers (blues)
    • Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m.: Legally Blue (blues)
  • Sushi Confidential, 26 N. San Pedro St.
    • Aug. 9, 8-10:30 p.m.: Rojai & The Pocket (R&B, funk & soul)
    • Aug. 10, 8-10:30 p.m.: Dana Salzman (jazz, Latin & funk)
  • Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 S. Market St.
    • AJI Bar and Robata
      • Aug. 9, 6 p.m. to midnight: Love Supreme DJs: Travie Bobbito, King Most and bella d., + residents Chalé Brown & B. Roos (soul, funk, disco, house)
      • Aug. 10, 6 p.m. to midnight: DJs Rich Medina, Chalé Brown & Julius Papp (soul, funk, disco, house)
  • San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St.
    • Aug. 9, 8-11 p.m.: Joyce McCulloch Quartet (classic jazz)
    • Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m.: Dave Burns Trio with Andrey Chmut (straight ahead and smooth jazz); 9:30-11:30 p.m.: Jessica Johnson (jazz, soul, R&B)
  • Rollati, 181 E. Santa Clara St.
    • Aug. 9, 7-10 p.m.: Sofrito (Afro Cuban, Latin)
    • Aug. 10, 7-10 p.m.: Primary Colors with Nate Pruitt (jazz, soul)

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A Weekend of Music and Celebration

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is a celebration of music, food, and community. With performances on multiple stages and at various venues throughout downtown San Jose, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just looking for a fun weekend out, the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is the perfect event for you.

Jazz musicians performing on stage

Get Ready for a Weekend of Music

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. With a lineup of talented musicians and a variety of venues to choose from, this is an event you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a weekend of music and celebration in downtown San Jose.

Crowd of people enjoying live music