Get ready to dance! DJ Brother Mister — aka GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride — brings funk, soul, and R&B grooves to the Montclair Jazz Festival Block Party on September 13, 2025.

Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride has once again redefined the landscape of modern jazz — this time with his brand-new band, Ursa Major.

Experience the electrifying sounds of saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and her band Phoenix as they headline the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree on September 13 in Montclair, NJ.

World-renowned percussionist Luisito Quintero brings Afro-Caribbean fire to the Signature Cruise Stage at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival. Free, all-ages performance.

Get ready, Montclair! The Gotham Kings, one of the most exhilarating and high-energy brass ensembles in the country, are set to light up the stage at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival this September. Fusing New Orleans-style jazz with modern flair, this band isn’t just playing music—they’re throwing a party you won’t want to miss.

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Don’t miss JAZZ HOUSE Collective’s powerful tribute to New Jersey jazz legend James Moody at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree.