"We started the Blue Note Jazz Festival New York 15 years ago with a focus on unique curation and programming an eclectic range of artistry. The festival has always focused on presenting artists who are singular and one of a kind, who push the sound and state of the music forward. Artists who are completely individual."
"This year is particularly special for us, with a lineup that continues to read like a playlist of taste, focused on artists that we love. Artists who are your favorite artists' favorite artists. Stylistically diverse, singular and soulful."
The Blue Note Jazz Festival announces its 2026 New York lineup spanning June 1 to July 1, with performances at two venues: the Blue Note in Greenwich Village and Sony Hall in Times Square. The festival showcases an eclectic mix of jazz and R&B artists including Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, UMI, Destin Conrad, Kokoroko, Cymande, Take 6, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jose James, and others. Talent buyer Alex Kurland emphasizes the festival's 15-year commitment to unique curation and programming singular, innovative artists who advance the music forward. The lineup reflects stylistic diversity and features artists known for their individual artistry and influence within the music community.
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