The 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party will return August 31 – September 4, 2023.
The grand finale of both the Vail Jazz Festival and the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Party features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, multi-artist jam sessions, and inspiring tributes to jazz legends. The Party is hosted by the Vail Jazz Faculty Sextet, featuring John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Cunliffe, and Lewis Nash. Now in it’s 29th year, the Vail Jazz Party has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!
Vail Jazz is thrilled to announce that some of the biggest names in jazz have been secured to perform at the 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party, happening this Labor Day weekend! The Vail Jazz Party is the only way to see these incredible musicians all play alongside one another. Scroll through the musicians below to learn more, and stay tuned for schedule of events and further announcements.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
LOCATION: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Lewis Nash Quartet
1PM
Renee Rosnes Trio
2PM
Benny Benack III, Terrel Stafford, Byron Stripling
FRIDAY EVENING SESSION
LOCATION: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
René Marie Quartet
7PM
Bobby, Byron and Friends
8PM
Wycliffe Gordon's Funk Revolution
PRICE:
5-Day Passes: $495
Individual Sessions: $45 - $75
Vail Jazz Party Dates: August 31 – September 4, 2023.
