Banquet of Sound
Briefly

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest celebrates its 35th year with over 100 artists performing across nine stages. The festival originally launched as a one-day event in 1990 and has since expanded to three days. Beyond jazz, the festival includes a variety of musical styles appealing to diverse tastes. Notable features for 2025 include discounted tickets for attendees 25 and under, and the festival's first-ever artist-in-residence, Theo Croker. Additionally, alebrijes, large-scale colorful sculptures, will be exhibited, with a themed drone show enhancing the festival experience.
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest celebrates its 35th anniversary, showcasing over 100 artists across nine stages over three days, blending various musical styles with a focus on jazz.
The festival features discounted tickets for those 25 and under on Friday night, with artists like José James, Ghost-Note, and the Bennett Roth Quartet appealing to a younger audience.
For the first time, the festival has an artist-in-residence, Theo Croker, who will have multiple performances during the three-day event, enriching the cultural experience.
Large-scale alebrijes Mexican folk art sculptures will be displayed in Plaza de Cesar Chavez, along with a themed drone show, providing visual art alongside musical performances.
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