A mainstay in the Indianapolis arts and culture scene, the annual Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2016 with a 10-day lineup.
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Indy Jazz Fest Announces 2014 Lineup
Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2014 with a 10-day lineup in venues “All Around Town” September 11-20, featuring special headliner and Indianapolis native Josh Kaufman, recent winner of NBC’s hit show The Voice. The announcement marks the start of the festival’s 16th year and is a celebration of its year-round dedication to strengthening the Indianapolis […]
Jazz on Canvas July 27th at The Jazz Kitchen
Jazz on Canvas – An Indy Jazz Fest Benefit will feature a collaboration among five of Indianapolis’ best painters and photographers and five of the city’s most renowned jazz musicians in an evening of original art re-imagined as inspired musical works. Guests will enjoy wine, beer, food and good company while they peruse the art and […]
Indy Jazz Fest 2013 takes place September 12-21
The 15th annual Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2013 with a 10-day lineup in venues “All Around Town” September 12-21, a celebration of its year-round dedication to strengthening the Indianapolis jazz and arts scene. This year’s Festival will feature headliners Allen Toussaint, Ramsey Lewis, Eddie Palmieri, Diane Schuur, Ravi Coltrane, Jeff Coffin and Aaron Diehl. […]
Indy Jazz Fest 2012: Opti Park Sunday, Sept. 16th
The last day of the Indy Jazz Fest, a smooth jazz tribute to Chuck Workman, took place at Opti Park near Broad Ripple, with music starting at 3:30pm. Some people sat in lawn chairs in the large park, enjoying cold beers and pizza from the vendors set up on the perimeter. Others sprawled out on […]
Indy Jazz Fest 2012: West Coast Cool
I’m originally from the east coast and always considered myself a bit out of touch with the west coast. However, Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer and L.A. songwriter Mark Winkler brought me a little closer to that “West Coast Cool” with their performance for the Indy Jazz Fest at the Cabaret at the Columbia […]
2012 Indy Jazz Fest Concert Schedule
The Indy Jazz Fest presented by Marsh has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 14th year. Held over a five-day period September 10-14, the Sunset Series leads into the festival’s annual finale at Opti Park in Broad Ripple, now […]
Mega Concert Giveaway: Lewis Black, Indy Jazz Fest & George Jones
Naptown Buzz has tickets to giveaway to three, yes, THREE, different concerts this coming week! Lewis Black – Old National Centre – Sept 15 Indy Jazz Fest – Opti Park in Broad Ripple – Sept 17 George Jones – Old National Centre – Sept 17 Enter to Win A Pair of Tickets Would you like to go […]
Indy Jazz Fest 2011
The Indy Jazz Fest presented by Marsh has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. Held over a five-day period September 12-17 in many locations, Indy Jazz Fest combines the great venues of Indianapolis with the diversity of […]
Indy Jazz Fest Jazz Jam 2011
Indy’s best jazz artists are coming together with the city’s youth this summer as Indy Jazz Fest expands its overall focus on jazz education. In collaboration with its education partner, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Indy Jazz Fest presents Jazz Jam workshops, free for all ages, as it continues a year-round dedication to strengthening the city’s […]