Europe

Heineken Jazzaldia Bohemia Jazz Festival Gent Jazz Festival

New ConversationsVicenza Jazz

Estoril Jazz

Umbria Jazz Festival

International Jazz Festival Bern

Bern, Switzerland
March 18May 21

but organizers like to throw a fest-circuit veteran into the mix, too.
Lineup: Jasmin Tabatabai & David Klein Quartet,

The city that houses prime jazz venue Marians Jazzroom takes the joints intimate club setting to the next level with international jazz and blues acts, and the fresh outdoor series at Hotel Innere Enge offers bits of local flavor.
Lineup: Catherine Russell, Cecile McLorin Salvant,

Buika Trio, Juan de Marcos & Afro Cuban All Stars, Anouar Brahem Quartet, Colin Vallon, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Alex Hendriksen & Andy Scherrer, Ravi Coltrane/Ralph Alessi Quintet, Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Mike Stern/Bill Evans Band, more.
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Solo, F.O.U.R., Simon Nabatov, Jon Iragabon Trio featuring Mark Helias and Barry Altschul, Heliocentric Counterblast: A Tribute to Sun Ra, Young Vienna Improvisers, Ab Baars with Meinrad Kneer and Bill Elgart, Marilyn Crispell and Gerry Hemingway, more.
jazzatelier.at

Trondheim Jazzfestival
Trondheim, Norway
May 712

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cheltenham, England
May 1-6

The Lucky & Tamara Peterson Band, Shemekia Copeland, Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, The Yellowjackets, Monty Alexanders Triple Threat, McCoy Tyner Latin Jazz All-Stars, more.
jazzfestivalbern.ch

Ljubljana Jazz Festival

Ljubljana, Slovenia
April 7June 7

Set in the beautiful Montpellier Gardens over the May Bank Holiday, Cheltenham and The Regency serve up a trademark mix of international jazz icons, up-and-coming artists and unique, jazz fest-exclusive configurations.
Lineup: Madeleine Peyroux, Alex Wilsons Trio Mali

For its 54th year, this Slavic festival will deliver its usual repertory of Clean Feed label artists, which are managed by organizers Bogdan Benigar and Pedro Costa. Performed at three different venues, last years lineup focused on jazz trumpet.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Peter Brtzmann.

Latino, Gregory Porter, Noisettes, Mike Stern & Bill Evans Band, Gabby Young & Other Animals, Jo Harman & Company, Laura Mvula, Dave Douglas Quintet with Heather Masse, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Van Morrison, New Gary Burton Quartet, more.
cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz/

Trondheim Jazzfestival is built around the exciting jazz scene in Trondheim and the worldrenowned jazz course at NTNU Department of Music. Trondheim Jazzfestival features mainly contemporary Scandinavian and European jazz. The festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, focuses particularly on the interaction between the performers and the audience. The Fokus lectures have become an important part of the festival program.
Lineup: New York Voices, Kurt Elling, Pharoah Sand-

ers, AlasNoAxis, Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg, Maceo Parker, more.
jazzfest.no

ljubljanajazz.sl

Ulrichsberger Kaleidophon
Ulrichsberg, Austria
May 35

New Conversations Vicenza Jazz 2013

Vicenza, Italy
May 1018

Jazzfestival Basel
Basel, Switzerland
April 19May 6

A selection of off-the-beaten path and left-ofcenter tributes, duo configurations and international talent hits the Swiss mainland in spring,
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Jazzatelier Ulrichsberg, which turns 40 this year, presents edition No. 28 of its annual festival of improvised music and contemporary composed music. Programmers line up 12 concerts of varying genres over three action-packed days.
Lineup: 1982, Jon Corbett's Dangerous Musics, Mats

Gustafsson's Gush, Makiko Nishikaze Clavichord

The 18th edition of New ConversationsVicenza Jazz festival will be held in the charming town of Vicenza, and it is one of the largest and most renowned Italian jazz festivals. The event features more than 100 concerts that explore many aspects of the jazz world. The main focus will

be on West Coast and Latin American jazz, as indicated by this edition's subtitle: West Coast and the Spanish Tinge.
Lineup: Simone Graziano Quintet featuring David

free-jazz, avant-garde and spiritual jazz that has included Anthony Braxton, the late David S. Ware, Peter Brtzmann, Roscoe Mitchell, William Parker and Henry Threadgill.
Lineup: David Liebman with Jussi Lehtonen, Aki Ris-

Binney, Henry Threadgill & Zooid, The New Gary Burton Quartet, Enrico Pieranunzi Trio, Dave Liebman, Steve Swallow, Adam Nussbaum, Gianluca Petrella & Giovanni Guidi, Pharoah Sanders Quartet, Al Di Meola & Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Mike Stern & Bill Evans Band, Enrico Rava Quintet, more.
vicenzajazz.org

sanen, Jori Huhtala, The World Mankeri Orchestra featuring Gebhard Ullmann, Sanni Orasmaa, Mikko Innanen, Kari Ikonen, Matthew Shipp Duo, Sanni Orasmaa Trio, Pepa Paivinen with Hamid Drake, Paul Austerlitz, Timo Lassy Band, more.
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Estoril Jazz
Estoril, Portugal
May 1012, 1719

International XIX Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival

Klaipeda, Lithuania
May 31JUNE 1

In addition to being an integral participant in the Second Annual UNESCO International Jazz Day, which takes place on April 30, Estoril Jazz Producer Duarte Mendon celebrates 40 years as producer and promoter for Estoril, which exudes mainstream jazz vibes in a port-side town.
Lineup: Hot Clube Portugal Orchestra, Tierney Sut-

ton Band, Harold Mabern/Vincent Herring Quintet, Gary Burton New Quartet, Warren Vach U.K. All Stars Sextet, Wycliffe Gordon Quartet.
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Considered to be the Baltic port of jazz, this fest is one of the biggest free, open-air events in Eastern Europe. Abiding by the mantra of good music for good people," creativity and fun are embraced as prerequisites for a Klaipeda performance. Among the vets: Tower of Power, Toots Thielemans, Eric Marienthal, Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, Sugar Blue, Billy Cobham, Maynard Ferguson and many others. This year, a tribute to Ray Charles is among the highlights.
Lineup: Luca Ciarla Quartet, Tinglao Fusin Band,

Moers Festival
Moers, Germany
May 1720

Nabil Khemir, more.

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The Theater-halle Moers," a former indoor tennis court, will by converted into the festivals permanent concert hall. What began in 1972 as a relatively small open-air festival in the courtyard of Moers Castle quickly has quickly become a major event for jazz, experimental pop and electronica artists following the appointment of Reiner Michalke as artistic director in 2006.
Lineup: Song Project, Illuminations, Holy Visions, The

Iford Arts Festival

Iford, England
June 8August 10

The Iford Arts Festival is an internationally renowned season of world-class opera, jazz proms and classical cloister concerts. It all takes place in the Peto cloister of the exquisite gardens of Iford Manor, located six miles from the town of Bath.
Lineup: Ian Shaw and Claire Martin plus Pantasy,

Alchemist, Moonchild, Templars, Jenny Hval, Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio, Je Suis, Blixt, Katrin Scherers The Bliss, Michael Schieffel, Terri Lyne Carrington, Mark De Clive-Lowe, more.
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Dave Barry Big Band and Steve "Big Man" Clayton, London Horns and The Minas Project, Soothsayers and Brejerio, more.
ifordarts.org

Nattjazz
Bergen, Norway
May 22June 1

Jazz Fest Wien

Vienna, Austria
June 17July 10

After celebrating a successful 40th anniversary in 2012, Nattjazz continues to present some of the most innovative and interesting jazz artists. After a year in exile, the festival returns to its home base at the renovated USF Verftet, one of Norway's finest and most attractive venues.
Lineup: Bonnie Billy, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Michael

This urban jazz festival prides itself on featuring top artists in prestigious venues like worldfamous Vienna State Opera and Neo-Gothic City Hallan impressive 13 premiere, historic venues in total. Yet despite organizers affinities for baroque-era architecture, the lineups housed inside are always versatile.
Lineup: Bobby McFerrin, Paolo Conte, George Ben-

Kiwanuka, Reggie Watts, Mike Stern/Bill Evans with Dave Weckl, Caravan Palace, Dave Liebman Scandinavian Group, Alfredo Rodriguez, more.
nattjazz.no

son, Bonnie Raitt, James Carter, Robben Ford, more.

viennajazz.org

Kerava Jazz festival

Kerava, Finland
May 2425

JazzBaltica
Husum, Timmendorfer Strand-Niendorf, Germany
June 2730

Kerava has maintained the same artistic profile since its foundation year of 1991: a menu of
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One of the most atmospheric jazz festivals in Europe, JazzBalticas eclectic offerings make it a

must-see for German fest-lovers. In addition to the concerts and sessions, there will again be a program free of charge on the open-air stagenext to the Baltic Sea and the maritime flair of the Niendorf harbor.
Lineup: Delle/Heidenreich, Top Dog

Mark WhitfieldRoland GuerinTroy Davis Trio, Robben Ford & Friends, The Carling Family, more.
jazzascona.ch

Jazz Festival Middelheim

Jazz Vienne
Vienne, France
June 28July 13

Brass Band, Dieter Ilg TrioParsifal, Samel Jn Samelsson Big Band with special guest Nils Landgren, ADHD, Alexandra Lehmler Quintett, Lisa Bassenge, Wolfgang Haffner Quartett, more.
jazzbaltica.de

Ascona Jazz Festival

Ascona, Switzerland
June 2129

Diverse artists will perform during 16 evenings in exceptional venues, such as the antique amphitheatre of Vienne. Jazz Vienne is also a cultural event promoting the new generation of jazz by welcoming young, talented artists. Every year, 120 bands, 150,000 fans and 300 journalists come to the festival.
Lineup: Last years lineup included

International Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival

Moers Jazz Festival

The 2013 edition of this killer Swiss fest will showcase a vast amount of swing, as well as blues, gospel, r&b and New Orleans Beat. The festival attracts an enthusiastic audience from all over the world and offers more than 160 concerts held over nine days, as well as newly introduced free concerts during weekdays.
Lineup: Shannon Powells New

Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Fred Wesley, Al Di Meola, Pat Metheny, Bla Fleck, McCoy Tyner, more.
jazzavienne.com

Turkish delights in store.

Lineup: Past performers include

Stanley Clarke.
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Istanbul Jazz Festival

Istanbul, Turkey
July 115

Kongsberg Jazz Festival

Kongsberg, Norway
July 36

Orleans All Stars, The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Mario Biondi, Tania Maria, Ornella Vanoni, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, The Puppini Sisters, Nina Attal,

Jazz fans converge upon Turkeys most populous city for an epic week of music. The repertory often consists of funkier, fusion-oriented talent, but there are always many

Jazz Festival is one of the largest and most respected music events of its kind in Europe, serving as a rendezvous point for industry folk, jazz enthusiasts and cultureminded folks in general. With more than 250,000 guests per year, the festival is an established tourist attraction with more than 1,000 concerts at more than 100 venues within the Danish capital city.
Lineup: Last years lineup included

Located in a mining town 90 miles from Norways capital, this Scandinavian festival shifts its focus to national talent, but its international acts are always quite rich among the Norwegian bill of fare.
Lineup: Diana Krall, Hanne Hukkel-

Wayne Shorter, Brad Mehldau, Tony Allen, Neneh Cherry & The Thing, John Scofield, more.
jazz.dk

berg, Come Shine, Branford Marsalis, Elin Larsson Group, Susanna Wallumrd with Gunvor Hofmo, Kaizers Orchestra, Dianne Reeves, more.
kongsberg-jazzfestival.no

Umbria Jazz Festival

Perugia, Italy
July 514

Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival

Birmingham, England
July 514

Umbria Jazz celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The festival was created in 1973 by Carlo Pagnotta, who remains its artistic director. In 2013, Keith Jarrett returns to Perugia after six years, and Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea duet exclusively at Umbria, in addition to many more heavy-hitters on openair stages.
Lineup: Santa Giuliana, Diana Krall,

Dont be fooled by the genre-specific name of this broad-ranging fest, which boasts a lineup of rockabilly and swing artists, as well. Now in its 29th year, festival organizers continue to dole out free shows at more than 50 venues in the area.
Lineup: Last years lineup included

The Star City Swing Session, Greg Abate, Len Skeat, Tipitina, 52 Skidoo, The Jazz Ramblers, more.
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Sonny Rollins with Paolo Fresu and Enrico Rava, Keith Jarrett, John Legend, Stefano Bollani Danish Trio, Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea Duo, Dee Alexander, Jan Garbarek, The Cookers, Gregory Porter, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Hiromi Project Trio, Roy Haynes Band, more.
umbriajazz.com

Valby Summer Jazz

Copenhagen, Denmark
July 514

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Copenhagen, Denmark
July 514

Founded in 1979, Copenhagen

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Valby Summer Jazz has evolved into a two-venue happening with more than 20 legend-filled performances occurring throughout 10 days outside of Copenhagen.

Lineup:

Last year's lineup included Kenny Werner, Jim Hall, Toots Thielemans, Brian Blade, more.

Jazz Juan
July 1221

valbysummerjazz.com

Juan-les-Pins, France
Now in its 53rd year, Jazz Juan promises to be full of surprises, but its the confirmed names that are turning heads. Among the bigwigs is Wayne Shorter, who will be saluted at the super-scenic Gould Theatre.
Lineup: Hiromi, Wayne Shorter, Diana

Montreux Jazz Festival

July 520

Montreux, Switzerland
Founded by the late, great Claude Nobs in 1967, the eclectic, expansive and always enjoyable Montreux Jazz Festival has become an unmissable event for music fans in Switzerland and around the world.
Lineup: Prince, more TBA.

Krall, more.
jazzajuan.fr

North Sea Jazz Festival

Rotterdam, The Netherlands
July 1214

montreuxjazzfestival.com

Bohemia Jazz Fest

Prague, Plzen, Domazlice, Tabor, Liberec, Olomouc, Brno, Zlin and Prachatice, Czech Republic
July 1020

North Sea is the place where past legends, present hit-makers and future of jazz can be enjoyed within three days. The multitude of musical styles being played ensures everybody finding something to their taste.
Lineup: Santana, Diana Krall, Medeski,

Attracting more than 80,000 visitors last year, the festival offers free outdoor concerts on beautiful historic town squares throughout the Czech Republic, starting in the stunning Baroque capital of Prague. Run by Rudy Linka, the internationally acclaimed Czech-born guitarist, Bohemia Jazz Fest has succeeded in presenting a dynamic mix of top European and North American artists since its inception in 2006.
Lineup:

Martin & Wood, Roy Hargrove Quintet, Caro Emerald, Monty Alexander Trio, James Hunter, Lianne La Havas, John Legend, Kenny Barron Trio, Chick Corea & The Vigil, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Ramsey Lewis, Michel Camilo & Tomatito, Gary Clark Jr., Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Charles Bradley, Bettye LaVette, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Avishai Cohen Quartet, Jos James, more.
northseajazz.com

Medeski Martin & Wood, Arturo Sandoval, Ralph Towner, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Rudy Linka, more.

Aarhus Jazz Festival

Aarhus, Denmark
July 1320

bohemiajazzfest.com

Gent Jazz Festival

Gent, Belgium
July 1121

Gent offers a wide variety of genres: jazz, soul, funk and singer-songwriters. The 2012 edition attracted 36,000 visitors, who enjoyed the great concerts during eight festival days. This years edition brings Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum to the gardens of the Bijloke and dedicates a day to John Zorns 60th birthday.
Lineup: Phronesis, Kurt Elling

This eight-day fest offers several hundred concerts, all of which will center around the silver anniversary of this Scandi standby. As of last year, programmers leaned more on a world-music vibe in addition to top-notch European jazz and tour circuit vets.
Lineup: TBA. Past acts include Espe-

ranza Spalding, Mike Stern, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jason Moran.
jazzfest.dk

Pori Jazz Festival

Pori, Finland
July 1321

1619 Broadwaythe Brill Building Project, Diana Krall, Zorn at 60, Illuminations, Moonchild: TemplarsIn Sacred Blood, The Dreamers/Electric Masada, more.
gentjazz.com

Pori Jazz 2013 promises a broad contingent of the worlds leading artists, ranging from long-established figures to up-and-coming stars. Over the nine-day period, the event serves up a generous and varied helping of jazz and other styles

of music. The big open-air concerts are held in the beautiful Kirjurinluoto concert park, and the evening venues vary between intimate clubs and large concert halls. With 150,000 visitors, It is also the biggest summer event in Finland.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Norah Jones,

Road TripP Jazz via Norway

Every summer Norway presents
a dizzying variety of festivals that balance international stardom with homegrown talent. Start small with the Midtsommer Jazz (momentium. no/festivaler/midtsommerjazz) in the cozy municipality of lesund, home to a treasure of Art Nouveau architecture. Jamie Cullum headlines the June 14-15 event, as do Norwegians Bugge Wesseltoft, Motorpsycho and Beady Belle. The silver-mining town of Kongsberg's (kongsberg-jazzfestival.no/english-information) progressive program mixes Diana Krall and Branford Marsalis with Europeans Jon Christensen and Susanna Wallumrd, on July 3-6. Round out the trip with MoldeJazz, the countrys longest continually running festival (moldejazz.no/2013), on July 15-20. It includes artist-in-residence Jason Moran beside locals Stian Westerhus and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, which will debut a new collaboration with Albatrosh. If you hit Oslo Jazz Festival (barejazz.no) in mid-August, visit legendary record shop Bare Jazz (barejazz.no) and catch live sets at Nasjonal Jazzscene (nasjonaljazzscene.no/en) or Cosmpolite (cosmopolite.no/om_cosmopolite_scene/english).  Peter Margasak
Oslo Jazz Festival

Robert Randolph and the Family Band, The Northern Governors, Honey B. & The T-Bones, more.
porijazz.fi

Jazz Middelheim
Antwerp, Belgium
July 1518

One of the oldest fests in Belgium, Middelheim is a must-visit for jazz lovers, but its repertory appeals to a broader audience as well. Located in idllyic Park den Brandt, the festival provides a pefect setting for either a family picnic or four days of contemporary jazz listening. Twenty-thousand annual visitors seem to think so as well.
Lineup: Marc Copeland and Robin Verheyen, more.

jazzmiddelheim.be

Moldejazz
July 1520

Molde, Norway
This Norwegian staple hits 60-plus years this year, but its artistic vision of presenting progressive jazz to younger audiences continues to remain steady. Molde consistently serves up a combination of avant-garde locals and mainstream summer jazz standbys, but its affinity for hip-hop, r&b and funk is also evidenced in this years lineup.
Lineup: John Legend, Marcus Miller, Bill FrisellThe

Langnau Jazz Nights

Langnau, Switzerland
July 2327

Big Sur Sextet, Karpe Diem, Kendrick Lamar, Take 6, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Lidolido, more.
moldejazz.no

In addition to five days of workshopping and master classes, Langnau hosts the highly anticipated International Junior Jazz Meeting and a series of intimate clinics. Needless to say, jam sessions are also on the busy schedule of events.
Lineup: Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Lee Konitz, Sea-

together with jazz history courses and musical forms analysis, for a total of six hours of lessons per day. Join top-notch instructors in one of the most beautiful countryside towns in Italy with students coming from all over the world.
Lineup: Michael Blake, Steven Bernstein, Ambrose

Akinmusire, Stefano Battaglia, Franco DAndrea, John Taylor, Ferenc Nemeth, Nir Felder, Roberto Cecchetto, Marco Tamburini, more.
sienajazz.it

mus Blake, Dave Kikoski, Becca Stevens, more.

jazz-nights.ch

Jazz in Marciac
Marciac, France
July 26August 15

Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
July 1620

Heineken Jazzaldia
San Sebastian, Spain
July 2428

Cabaret-style performances and centuries-old theatres and auditoriums never outshine the wealth of mainstream, legendary festival talent at this Basque region fest, which often sets the scene for new project debuts.
Lineup:

Paco de Lucia, Chick Corea & The Vigil, Banford Marsalis Quartet, Tom Harrell Quintet, Melody Gardot, Frisell Big Sur Sextet, Jacky Terrasson Gouache, Michel Portal, Stephane Belmondo & Cecile McLorin-Salvant, Ibrahim Maalouf, Los Angeles Crenshaw Gospel Choir, George Cables, Ben Williams' Sound Effect, Antonio Sanchez Quartet, Francesco Tristano Trio.

Jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Ray Charles, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny have graced the stages of San Sebastian, and the country of Spains longest-running festborn 1966 continues to deliver the same top quality. Now in its 48th year and touting a new name, Heineken Jazzaldia presents respectable jazz at the medieval-era plaza Trinidad and the beautifully acoustic Kursaal Auditotium.
Lineup: Diana Krall, John Zorns Masada Marathon,

Nearly three weeks of interntional artists and jazz happenings compliments of fest brainchild Claude Lutercomprise this rural French festival, which attracts tourists and jazz fans from all over the world.
Lineup: Robert Cray, Marcus Miller, Esperanza

Spalding, Geri Allen, Wayne Shorter, George Benson, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Al Jarreau, Paco De Lucia, Taj Mahal, Joe Cocker, David Sanborn, more.
jazzinmarciac.com

Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival

Ystad, Sweden
August 14

jazzvitoria.com

Lee Konitz, Dave Douglas, Pharoah Sanders, China Moses, Buika, The Swallow Quintet, Hiromi, Vijay Iyer, more.
heinekenjazzaldia.com

Venezia Jazz Festival

Venezia, Italy
July 1631

This Italian fest attracts tourists and locals alike, who congregate to enjoy the areas scenic ambience and stellar performers.
Lineup: Keith Jarrett Trio, more.

Siena Jazz Summer Workshop

Siena, Italy
July 24August 7

Artistic Director Jan Lundgren will gather nearly 200 jazz artists in Ystad, representing the jazz elite from Europe, the United States and South Africa as well as young rising stars from the Swedish jazz scene. The Lifetime Honorary Ambassador for the festival is Quincy Jones, who stayed for a week in Ystad during the 2012 festival and will be recognized this year.
Lineup: Previous performers included Richard Gal-

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Students will attend two instrumental and two jazz combo classes every day, six days per week,

liano, Paolo Fresu and Toots Thielemans.

ystadjazz.se

Gouvy Jazz & Blues Festival

August 24

classical jazz to avant-garde tones, world music and electronic music.

Lineup: Last years lineup included Miles Smiles,

Gouvy, Wallonia, Belgium

Situated in Belgium on the northern border of Luxembourg, Gouvy takes place in a wooded pastoral environment. The festival, with its combination of tranquility and good music, dedicates Friday and Saturday to jazz and bebop, while Sunday is reserved for hot blues acts.
Lineup: Tom Harrell Quintet, Champian Fulton

The ACT Jubilee Night, Anthony Braxton & Diamond Curtain Wall Quartet, Eleni Karaindrou, Ketil Bjornstad & Terje Rypdal, Ibrahim Maalouf, Rudresh Mahanthappa Samdhi, Kamilya Jubran & Werner Hasler, Gregory Porter, Nik Bartschs Ronin, more.
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Jazz Festival Saalfelden

Saalfelden, Austria
August 2225

Quartet, Freddie Redd/Tony Lakatos Quintet, Lou Donaldson Quartet, Loretta and the Bad Kings, Danny Bryant Blues Band, Meena Cryle Blues Quartet, more.
gouvy.eu/madelonne

The birthplace of Mozart, Salzberg, boasts 31 performances on five stages, but the attitude veers more toward the avant-garde.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Jamie Saft,

Jazz em Agosto
Lisbon, Portugal
August 211

Ken Vandermark, more.

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Celebrating its 30th edition, Jazz em Agosto proudly releases its first hardcover book commemorating its rich history. Another highlight for the books is John Zorns 60th birthday with screenings of Zorn film creations, two live-taped concerts at Jazz em Agosto from the archives of Portuguese Public Broadcast (RTP)Sun Ra Arkestra (1985) and World Saxophone Quartet (1987)and Portuguese percussion group Drumming GPs commission to play the music of Max Roach.
Lineup: John Zorns The Dreamers, John Zorns

Jazz Festival Willisau

Willisau, Switzerland
August 28September 1

Late-summer campers delight in the scenic grounds of this modern festival on old-school, medieval territory, including castles and pastoral appeal. In that same vein, programmers are always quick to embrace the classics and a sturdy repertory of straightahead jazz amid less traditional performers.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Dimlite &

Essential Cinema, John Zorns Electric Masada, Drumming GP plays Max Roach, MBoom, Elephant9 featuring Reine Fiske, The Thing XXL, Peter Evans Octet, more.
musica.gulbenkian.pt/jazz

Julian Sartorius, Jason Moran & The Bandwagon, Gerry Hemingway Quintet, WWW, Bill Frisell Quartet, more.
jazzfestivalwillisau.ch

Oslo Jazz Festival

Oslo, Norway
August 1217

Jazzfest Berlin
Berlin, Germany
October 31November 3

The Oslo Jazz Festival is a weeklong festival established in 1986 and is Oslos longestrunning music festival. The festival presents nearly 70 concerts using 1618 venues including Oslos award-winning opera house, the citys 17th century cathedral and a some of Oslos best music venues. The festival presents jazz and related genres, including concerts for children.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Tony Bennett,

One of the oldest festivals in Europe, founded in 1964, has shifted its focus to contemporary music, with a specific interest in progressive American artists. However, patrons get their fill of European acts too in this self-proclaimed capital city of jazz.
Lineup: Last years lineup included Wayne

Shorter, Archie Shepp, Geri Allen, more.

jazzfest-berlin.de

Gregory Porter, Solveig Slettahjell, Bugge Wesseltoft, Tord Gustavsen, Madeleine Peyroux, Kurt Elling and Get The Blessing.
oslojazz.no

London Jazz Festival

London, England
November 1524

Akbank Jazz Festival

Istanbul, Turkey
September 25October 12

Along with hosting many established jazz musicians, Akbank offers talented young musicians the opportunity to showcase their abilities. Programmers provide a great amount of diversity to jazz enthusiasts, from

Producers of the London Jazz Festival, offer up a 10-day, diverse array of rock- and funkinfused jazz artists, along with hearty mix of traditional and fusion talents that make the festival one of the top U.K. jazz events each year. It all happens in the confines of Londons esteemed concert halls and BBC archives.
Lineup: Past performers have included Sonny

Rollins, Brad Mehldau and Robert Glasper.

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