The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival (SJSF) is excited to announce its return to Salem Willows on Aug. 16, 2025 for a full day of music and celebration. This free festival will showcase a fantastic lineup of local, regional, and national bands. Our funding comes from various sources, including merchandise sales, personal contributions, grants, and corporate sponsors. We are a community-focused organization managed by a group of North Shore residents who volunteer their time to serve on our board of directors.

Performance Schedule:

Main Stage Schedule:

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salem High School Jazz Band
Led by Cyndi Napierkowski

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Zayra Pola Sessions
Dynamic vocals and soulful rhythms

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Albino Mbie
Afro-jazz fusion from Mozambique

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Los Sugar Kings
High-energy Latin jazz and salsa

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Heavy Metal Horns
Festival finale with co-founder Henley Douglas

Between Sets: DJ Skot Void

Music Education Tent Schedule:

12:00 - 12:30 PM
Pop-up Percussion and Flute Jam
with Steve Tapper and Shira Moss

1:30 - 2:00 PM
Clave: Rhythm and Dance
with Patiño Vázquez (Los Sugar Kings)

3:15 - 3:45 PM
Arranging Video Game Music
with Reset Button Brass Band

5:00 - 5:30 PM
The Heartbeat of Mozambique
with Albino Mbie

All performances and workshops are FREE and open to the public