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The following is an incomplete list of notable jazz festivals, including both current and defunct festivals of note.
The Monterey Jazz Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Monterey, California, United States. It debuted on October 3, 1958, championed by Dave Brubeck [ 2 ] and co-founded by jazz and popular music critic Ralph J. Gleason [ 3 ] and jazz disc jockey Jimmy Lyons. [ 2 ]
The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years.
Sponsored by the Jazz Composers Guild, it occurred from December 28–31, 1964, and was the group's most visible event. Along with the October Revolution in Jazz, held two months prior and organized by Bill Dixon, it led to a sense of optimism regarding the possibility of producing concerts via non-traditional means. [1] [2]
Vossajazz or Vossa Jazz (established 19 December 1973) is an international jazz festival in Voss, Norway, which takes place annually during the week before Easter, and which also includes concerts throughout the year. [1]
The Torino Jazz Festival is an annual jazz festival held in the city of Turin that was founded in 2012. [ 1 ] The Torino Jazz Festival was created to enhance the jazz tradition in Torino, and it quickly became an important point of reference in the European music scene. [ 2 ]
The October Revolution in Jazz was a four-day festival of new jazz music which took place at the Cellar Café in New York City. It occurred from October 1–4, 1964, and was organized by composer and trumpeter Bill Dixon. [1]
The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival is an annual 10-day music festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The festival was founded in 2005 by the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society, and focuses on making jazz music accessible to as many people as possible.