Vermont Jazz Center

Award-winning flutist, vocalist, and composer Elena Ayodele Pinderhughes moves effortlessly between jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and orchestral music, redefining the flute as a leading voice.

The VJC Big Band celebrates 22 years with acclaimed vocalist Charenee Wade, performing classic big band arrangements in a gala benefiting the scholarship fund.

Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sánchez performs repertoire spanning Latin to straight-ahead jazz, drawing from his extensive recorded legacy.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano performs, bringing decades of experience from big bands and over 40 albums as a leader.

Pianist Aaron Parks performs with his ensemble, showcasing cinematic compositions and lyrical touch. A Cole Porter Fellow and Thelonious Monk finalist bringing vitality and raw beauty to the stage.

Guitarist Stéphane Wrembel performs jazz manouche (gypsy-style) guitar, carrying on the Django Reinhardt tradition. A foremost exemplar of this authentic French-Sinti musical style.

A celebration of solo jazz piano featuring world-class pianists Rachel Z, Donald Vega, Danny Grisset, and Sylvie Courvoisier, with performances, master classes, and panel discussions.

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron, called "the most lyrical piano player of our time," performs as a living legend and consistent winner of major jazz polls.

VJC Director Eugene Uman presents a concert of original jazz music with collaborators including saxophonist Bobby Watson, blending tradition with contemporary jazz innovation.