SEPTEMBER 22 - 26
Jazz101 presented by Rob Dixon
Ever wonder, wait... are they still playing the same song?
Curious why the crowd erupts in applause after a solo?
IJF Artistic Director Rob Dixon explains how jazz works and how and why we chose this year's IJF26 lineup.
Discussion led by saxophonist Rob Dixon, with Steven Jones (piano), Jesse Wittman (bass), and Kenny Phelps (drums) — plus a look at why this year's Indy Jazz Fest artists made the lineup.
Two FREE events • Limited Seating • All Ages • RSVP now!
Sun, Aug 30 · Noon · The Jazz Kitchen
Sun, Sept 20 · 3 PM · Indy Art Center, Frank M. Basile Auditorium
The Ultimate
Indy Jazz Fest
2-Day Weekend Pass
One pass. Two unforgettable days.
Experience The Big Beat (September 25) and the Grand Finale (September 26) with one convenient Two-Day Pass.
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LOCATION
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.22
Tuesday
6 & 8:30 PM
MILES AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
COLTRANE AT 100
Indianapolis Jazz Collective
LOCATION
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.23
Wednesday
6 & 8:30 PM
TITO PUENTE JR. NÉSTOR TORRES
The Kings of Latin Jazz. Together!
LOCATION
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.25
Friday
7 & 9:30 PM
09.25
Friday
8 PM
LOCATION
The Cabaret
924 N Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
NICOLE ZURAITIS
Presented by The Cabaret
SOLD OUT!
LOCATION
The Vogue
6259 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.25
Friday
8 PM
THE BIG BEAT - Triple Bill
Powered by Percussive Arts Society
Nate Smith - Break Science - The Nth Power
LOCATION
Indy Art Center
Opti Park
820 E 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.26
Saturday
1 PM gates
1:30 PM bands
INDY JAZZ FEST GRAND FINALE
Sheila E. & The E-Train
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
MonoNeon
Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione
Brandon Meeks
Charlie Hunter Trio
Bashiri Asad
Stryker / Dixon / Fribush / Floyd + Jeff Coffin
Jared Thompson & Premium Blend
Sean Imboden Large Ensemble
LOCATION
Turntable
6281 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
09.26
Saturday
10:30 PM
INDY JAZZ FEST AFTERSET
Fonville x Fribush + special guests
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