The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Celebrates the Jazz Cities that Shape Our Culture and Tell our National Story
- Montclair Jazz Festival
- Feb 22
- 1 min read
Updated: May 13
JAZZ is the sound of FREEDOM finding its voice.
To commemorate America’s semiquincentennial, the 17th annual MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS will celebrate the jazz cities that shape our culture and tell our national story.
“Jazz was born in New Orleans and raised in New York City, but along the way it made many stops where it grew, and continues to grow today. The cities that we’re spotlighting at this summer’s festival are among the most important cities in the history of jazz. Places where the music didn’t just develop, but helped shape the cultural identity of the cities themselves.” CHRISTIAN McBRIDE
This year’s festival will also pay tribute to the centennial birthday of seminal figures Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
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I’ll really miss this jazz festival this year. I had the chance to attend it on September 13, 2025, and it was such an amazing experience. The music, the energy, and the whole atmosphere were unforgettable. Sadly, with my busy job in Dubai, I won’t be able to make it this time. Wishing the team and all the artists a wonderful festival. Hope to be back again next year.