Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Advertisement
    • Contact Us
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Advertise With Us
    • Home
      • COVID-19 Resource Center
        • Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ PSA Radio
      • Featured
    • News
      • State
      • Local
      • National/International News
      • Global
      • Business
        • Commentary
        • Finance
        • Local Business
      • Investigative Stories
        • Affordable Housing
        • DCS Investigation
        • Gentrification
    • Editorial
      • National Politics
      • Local News
      • Local Editorial
      • Political Editorial
      • Editorial Cartoons
      • Cycle of Shame
    • Community
      • History
      • Tennessee
        • Chattanooga
        • Clarksville
        • Knoxville
        • Memphis
      • Public Notices
      • Women
        • Let’s Talk with Ms. June
    • Education
      • College
        • American Baptist College
        • Belmont University
        • Fisk
        • HBCU
        • Meharry
        • MTSU
        • University of Tennessee
        • TSU
        • Vanderbilt
      • Elementary
      • High School
    • Lifestyle
      • Art
      • Auto
      • Tribune Travel
      • Entertainment
        • 5 Questions With
        • Books
        • Events
        • Film Review
        • Local Entertainment
      • Family
      • Food
        • Drinks
      • Health & Wellness
      • Home & Garden
      • Featured Books
    • Religion
      • National Religion
      • Local Religion
      • Obituaries
        • National Obituaries
        • Local Obituaries
      • Faith Commentary
    • Sports
      • MLB
        • Sounds
      • NBA
      • NCAA
      • NFL
        • Predators
        • Titans
      • NHL
      • Other Sports
      • Golf
      • Professional Sports
      • Sports Commentary
      • Metro Sports
    • Media
      • Video
      • Photo Galleries
      • Take 10
      • Trending With The Tribune
    • Classified
    • Obituaries
      • Local Obituaries
      • National Obituaries
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Entertainment

    Atlanta Jazz Festival 2023 Announces Lineup in Piedmont Parkfor Memorial Day Weekend: May 27-29

    Article submittedBy Article submittedMarch 27, 2023Updated:March 27, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Atlanta, GA — One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. The festival returns to historic Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 from 11 am to 11 pm each day. Attendees will enjoy music featuring local, national, and international artists.

    View a special video message from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens at this link.

    “We have an incredible roster of musicians performing at the 46th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival this Memorial Day Weekend,” says Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “Whether you like sultry vocalists, contemporary, traditional, swing, fusion, or Latin Jazz, we have something for every jazz lover. To learn more about the artists who are performing at this year’s festival, visit our website at atljazzfest.com. We’ll see you in the park!”

    Here’s the schedule in Piedmont Park:

    Saturday, May 27

    1 pm Lakecia Benjamin – jazz, funk, and R&B saxophonist

    3 pm Tony Hightower – vocalist

    5 pm David Sanchez – Latin jazz saxophonist

    7 pm Samara Joy – vocalist

    9 pm Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis

    *Late-Night Jazz Concert featuring singer/songwriter Cecily will take place at Park Tavern at 10 pm. This is a ticketed event, and reservations can be made on the festival website.

    Sunday, May 28

    1 pm Sélène Saint-Aimé – afro-French bassist and vocalist

    3 pm Brandee Younger – contemporary jazz, soul, and funk harpist

    5 pm Javon Jackson and the Gospel according to Nikki Giovanni – poet and saxophonist

    Advertisement

    7 pm José James – hip-hop infused jazz vocalist

    9 pm Stanley Clarke – jazz fusion bassist

    Monday, May 29

    1 pm Satya – singer/songwriter

    3 pm James Francies – pop influenced jazz pianist

    5 pm Brenda Nicole Moorer – singer/songwriter

    7 pm Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) – trumpeter and jazz innovator

    9 pm Ledisi – R&B and jazz vocalist

    Artist Alex Brewer, also known as HENSE, has created this year’s signature festival artwork! His art includes vivid, colorful, contemporary abstract paintings and monumental wall pieces. He produces public works worldwide through a combination of techniques learned through graffiti writing and the formal language of abstract painting. You can purchase t-shirts and posters featuring his vibrant artwork in the vendor area at Piedmont Park, or on the festival website.

    Piedmont Park

    ADMISSION. The event is FREE and open to the public.
    KIDZONE. This area will offer games and interactive play for all ages.
    SHOPPING & FOOD VENDORS. A wide variety of food vendors will tempt your taste buds with BBQ, gyros, burgers, Caribbean foods and more! Browse the vendor booths for unique items including art, clothing, and jewelry.
    PARK RULES. There will be NO GRILLING, NO PETS, NO STAKING OF TENTS and NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS allowed in Piedmont Park during the festival.
    VIP Experience. If you want to take your festival experience to the next level, book a reserved tent at The Jazz Spot. You’ll find pricing and details on the festival website.
    LOCAL TRANSPORTATION. You can bike to the festival and use the free bike valet located on 10th Street near Park Tavern. If you drive, please note there is no parking allowed on neighborhood streets surrounding the festival area. You can park only in paid parking lots. One of the best ways to come to the festival is to take public transportation.

    Sponsorships. For information about sponsorships contact Kelli Ross at keross@atlantaga.gov.

    Social Media: Stay connected, get the latest festival news, and join the conversation on Facebook: AtlantaJazzFestival; Twitter: AtlantaJazzFest and Instagram: Atlanta Jazz Festival.

    The 46th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is presented by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to educate and entertain a diverse audience of jazz fans and to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians. The festival is funded through corporate sponsorships and by Atlanta Jazz Festival Inc, a 501(c)(3) cultural, non-profit organization. For more information about this year’s festival including park rules, transportation options, nearby accommodations, VIP Experience, or the Late-Night Jazz Concert, visit the website at atljazzfest.com.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Article submitted

    Related Posts

    Jon Batiste plays Opry House Oct. 1

    September 24, 2025

    5 Questions with Morgan Freeman

    September 20, 2025

    Angie Stone’s Family Sues Multiple People, Truck Company Over Fatal Van Crash

    September 17, 2025

    Twisted Sistuhs x Mansion on Mars Tour Brings Music, Wine, and Community Together

    August 26, 2025

    The Weeknd Ignites Nissan Stadium with a Night of Fire, Emotion, and Unforgettable Hits

    August 13, 2025

    Famed singing group releases new music

    August 6, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Advertisement
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZODr-6rxyI
    Business

    Zeta Phi Beta sorority announces $750,000 pledge to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

    September 26, 2025

    FUNdraising Good Times Is management a bad word?

    September 26, 2025

    Black-owned Jam Vino showcases wine-infused jam at GBK’s pre-Emmys gifting lounge, sets Walmart retail debut

    September 20, 2025
    1 2 3 … 388 Next
    Education
    Education

    LeMoyne-Owen College to Benefit from MacKenzie Scott’s Landmark $70 Million Gift to UNCF

    By adminSeptember 26, 2025

    MEMPHIS, TENN. — LeMoyne-Owen College, a proud member of UNCF (United Negro College Fund), announced that…

    Austin Peay student researches solar wind mysteries at Harvard

    September 26, 2025

    Group removed from TSU campus after unauthorized demonstration

    September 26, 2025

    Another Request for HBCUs Security

    September 18, 2025
    The Tennessee Tribune
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Store
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    © 2025 The Tennessee Tribune - Site Designed by No Regret Media.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Our Spring Sale Has Started

    You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/