He’s had fifteen Grammy nominations, won twice and has reached the top DownBeat Critics’ and Readers’ Polls for the last fourteen years. That New York Times has described Elling as “the outstanding jazz singer of our time”. To wrap up the evening on the main stage, SuperBlue features Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter at 8pm. She was also featured on NPR’s Fresh Air. Miller is the chair of the guitar department at the Los Angeles College of Music and has performed with Jason Mraz’s band. Wilson, who hails from the Midwest, says his guitar playing is inspired by a variety of genres, from soul to gospel to hip hop.Īt 6 p.m., welcome Dr.
Drummer Yogev Shetrit was born in Israel to Moroccan roots, and he says these parts of his identity influenced the development of his jazz sound. with the North Corridor All-Stars, a similar cast composed of students from the northern region of I-380, from Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls, leading the way by Steve Shanley of Coe College.Ī jazz festival veteran, world-renowned performer Yogev Shetrit and his trio take the stage at 2pm, followed by Grammy nominee and LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award winner Dan Wilson at 4pm. The student focus continues at 12:15 p.m. UJE is a collective of Iowa City High, West High, and Liberty High students led by Aaron Ottmar and Rich Medd.
All Friday performances take place on the Ped Mall Stage.Ĭontinuing a jazz festival tradition of featuring student performers on the main stage, Saturday begins at 11:30 am with the United Jazz Ensemble, which has opened the festival for more than 20 years. Hancher joins the Summer of the Arts to cap off the evening with two-time Grammy winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at 8pm with a funky mix of blues, reggae and zydeco music. Iowa City Jazz Festival founder Steve Grismore performs at 6:30 am with organist Corey Kendrick and his quartet. Mike Conrad, Trombonist, Pianist, Composer and UNI Jazz Faculty member.
#Iowa city jazz festival 2022 free
The free festival begins Friday, July 1st and ends Sunday, July 3rd at Ped Mall and South Clinton Street. IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) - The Iowa City Jazz Festival returns to downtown IC for the 31st year.
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