Sponsored by KNKX. Mainstage concerts in McCurdy Pavilion, MC’d by KNKX’s Abe Beeson – plus stop by our table under the Centrum tent on Saturday, July 26 and pick up some cool KNKX swag.  Tickets:  https://www.knkx.org/calendar/event/jazz-pt-townsend-2023-performances-july-28-30-24-04-2023-18-45-28

FRIDAY MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Friday, July 25 7:30 p.m.

Matt Wilson’s ‘Good Trouble’: Igniting a New Jazz Revolution
Anisha Rush, Jeff Lederer, Ben Allison, and Dawn Clement
Introducing Camila Meza

Celebrating the Artistry of Buster Williams:
This is not just a performance, it’s a statement, a celebration of his artistry, and a testament to his enduring influence. George Colligan

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 26 1:30 p.m.

Bebop Brilliance: Baritone and Trumpet in Harmony
Gary Smulyan, baritone sax
Jay Thomas, trumpet
George Cables, piano
Michael Glynn, bass
Quincy Davis, drums
Chuck Easton, guitar

Saturday Soliloquy
Featuring Helen Sung

Christine Jensen and the Centrum All Star Big Band Featuring Ingrid Jensen
Where innovation meets the heart of music

SATURDAY EVENING MAINSTAGE CONCERT
McCurdy Pavilion
Saturday, July 26 7:30 p.m.

Organ Odyssey, A Rhythmic Revival: Pat Bianchi Organ Trio
Pat Bianchi, organ
Steve Kovalcheck, guitar
Jim White, drums

Perfect Pairings: Tunes, Twos, and Grooves, a Set of Duos:
Dawn Clement, Johnaye Kendrick, Shane Endsley, Steve Kovalecheck, Sara Gazarek, and more…

Säje Takes the Stäge
Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage

Plus Jazz in the Clubs at Fort Worden venues – Wednesday, July 23 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.