Arts and Entertainment
February 19, 2024
From: Berks Jazz FestThe annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is presented by Berks Arts, a nonprofit organization based in the City of Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The festival is led by a small staff along with a volunteer team numbering 300+, and is supported by the hotel and business community through sponsorship support.
Celebrating 33 years in 2024, Berks Jazz Fest is one of the most prolific festivals of its kind, drawing nearly 30,000 visitors from all over the world. Musicians from all backgrounds, locales, and genres convene annually for the 10-day festival, which features dozens of concerts at venues across the region.
In addition to the Major Concert Schedule, dozens of free live-music events featuring local musicians comprise the Local Event Schedule in area clubs and restaurants throughout the festival. The festival combines touring artists with unique collaborative performances while providing performance opportunities for world-renowned musicians and emerging artists alike. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of genres including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul, Bluegrass, and more.
Berks Jazz Fest proudly hosts The Art of Jazz, a juried art exhibit featuring works by local artists. Additionally, the getJazzed educational program provides opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn, perform, enjoy, and become inspired by professional musicians as a centerpiece of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, paying it forward to future generations.
Saturday, March 30
3 P.m.: Jazz on the Avenue/berks Jazz Fest Day
Mike Eben & Friends: Celebrating the Music of Doc Mulligan Featuring Greg Wilson, Rob Diener, John Loos, Carl Zeplin, Lars Potteiger, Steve Meashey, Dave Lazorcik and Special Guest So What! Noah Gibney, Esteban Ruiz, Dexter Sales
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
Thursday, April 4
3 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Presents Acclaimed Jazz Vibraphonist
Warren Wolf
Wells-rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research/kutztown University
Friday, April 5
11:30 a.m.: Harold B. Leifer Memorial Luncheon
The Groovemasters
Bennie Sims, Cliff Starkey, Erich Cawalla
The Peanut Bar Restaurant
3 P.m.: Welcome Concert
Greg Adams & East Bay Soul
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $49.
6 P.m.: Jazz Cruises Night
Marcus Miller & Jonathan Butler
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59
6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents Two Great Concerts; One Great Price
Christian Mcbride
Plus Dave Stryker Quartet Featuring Warren Wolf
Miller Center for the Arts: $59
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
9:30 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Najee & Friends With Special Guests Alex Bugnon, Alyson Williams, Tom Browne
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59
11:30 P.m.: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Greg Adams, Bobby Lyle, Andrew Neu, Alex Bugnon, Aubrey Logan, Oli Silk, David P Stevens, Kim Scott, Ilya Serov, Phil Denny, Curtis Mccain, Jason Jackson, Albert Rivera, Carl Anderson, Tim George, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $44
Saturday, April 6
Noon: Ijazzglobal Presents Two Great Concerts; One Great Price
Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin and Kirk Whalum
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $79, $69
3:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Jason Jackson
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
4 P.m.: Organic Grooves
Bobby Lyle, Andrew Neu and the Bright & Tight Horns
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $39
6 P.m.: Wxpn Welcomes
Pat Metheny: Dream Box Tour
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59
6 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
The Future is Now! Featuring Aubrey Logan, Oli Silk, David P Stevens, Kim Scott, Ilya Serov, Phil Denny, Curtis Mccain,
Tim George, Carl Anderson
Miller Center for the Arts: $59
8 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Presents
Simon Shaheen Fusion Quartet
Wcr Center for the Arts
9:30 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Incognito With Maysa
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Special Guests
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
11:30 P.m.: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Gail Jhonson, Bobby Lyle, Andrew Neu, Aubrey Logan, Oli Silk, David P Stevens, Kim Scott, Ilya Serov, Phil Denny, Curtis Mccain, Jason Jackson, Carl Anderson, Paula Atherton, Albert Rivera, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $44
Sunday, April 7
10:30 a.m. Doors/noon Show: Sunday Jazz Brunch Hosted by Michael Tozzi
Jazz in Pink Featuring Gail Jhonson, Paula Atherton, Brooke
Alford, Keyanna Hutchinson, Tiffani Walker
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69
3 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Presents
Keiko Matsui and Reading Pops Orchestra
Miller Center for the Arts: $59
3 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Presents Gospel, Jazz & Blues
David Cullen & Cliff Starkey
Wcr Center for the Arts
6 P.m.: Gospel According to Jazz! Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, John Stoddart, Kevin Whalum, Marcus Finnie, Andrea Lisa, Braylon Lacy, Fresh Wind Gospel Choir, Reading Choral Society
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59
Monday, April 8
7 P.m.: Getjazzed Night
Rmf Project Penske Jazz Jam Hosted by Mike Eben
Featuring Artist Clinicians Gerald Veasley, Albert Rivera, Bobby Lyle, Tony Moore, Curtis Mccain
Doubletree Small Ballroom: Donation at Door
Monday, April 8
8 P.m.: Mickey’s Black Box Presents
Steve Smith & Vital Information
Mickey’s Black Box at Rock Lititz
Tuesday, April 9
Getjazzed@berks Scholastic Festival
For Latest Details, Visit Getjazzedberks.com
Doubletree Hotel: Donation at Door
6 P.m.: the Highlands Presents
Bobby Lyle
The Highlands Wyomissing
Tickets: $20
8 P.m.: Mickey’s Black Box Presents
Daniel Villarreal Plus Opening Act David Cullen
Mickey’s Black Box at Rock Lititz
Wednesday, April 10
Getjazzed@berks Scholastic Festival
Doubletree Hotel: Donation at Door
7:30 P.m.: Ku Presents!
Lakecia Benjamin
Kutztown University Schaeffer Auditorium
8 P.m.: Mickey’s Black Box Presents
Huntertones Featuring Akie Bermiss (Lake Street Dive)
Mickey’s Black Box at Rock Lititz
Thursday, April 11
6:30 P.m.: Reading Area Community College Presents
U.s. Army Jazz Ambassadors
Plus Berks High School All-star Jazz Band
Miller Center for the Arts: Free With Ticket
7 P.m.: Chuck Loeb Memorial All-star Jam
Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Eric Darius, Rebecca Jade, Chris
“big Dog” Davis, Nicole Henry, Jean Baylor, Marcus Baylor,
Brian Bromberg, Michael Paulo, Everette Harp, Ray Fuller,
Tom Zink, Tony Moore, Lin Rountree, Curtis Mccain and More
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59.
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Carl Carter
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
Friday, April 12
3 P.m.: Early-bird Concert
The Cats! Featuring Michael Paulo, Ray Fuller, Lin Rountree,
Tony Moore, Tom Zink and Special Guest Brian Bromberg
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $49.
6 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
West Coast Jam! Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Peter White
And the West Coast Horns
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59.
6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents
The Baylor Project: Jean & Marcus Baylor
And Opening Act Paulette Mcwilliams
Miller Center for the Arts: $59.
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performances by Andrea Lisa,
Marqueal Jordan
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
9:30 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Remembering Grover Washington Jr.
Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, Kim Waters, Gerald Veasley,
Bill Jolly, Pablo Batista, Donald Robinson, Lil’ John Roberts,
Wawa Legrand, Carol Riddick, the Berks Horns
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59.
11:30 P.m.: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Jj Sansaverino, Andrea Lisa, Marqueal Jordan, Hubert Eaves Iii,
Brian Bromberg, Michael Paulo, Ray Fuller, Carl Carter, Tom Zink, Tony
Moore, Lin Rountree, Steve Oliver, Marion Meadows, Curtis Mccain,
Donald Robinson, Richard Waller
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $44.
Saturday, April 13
10:30 a.m.: a Lifetime in Music
Hubert Eaves Iii & Hubert Eaves Iv
Doubletree Amphitheater: Donation at Door
Noon: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents Two Great Shows; One Great Price!
Eric Darius & Rebecca Jade and Rhythm & Groove Tour:
Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows, Steve Oliver
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $79, $69.
12:30 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day
Craig Thatcher & Friends: Eric Clapton Retrospective
Featuring Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Billy Wear, Brett
Andrew, Regina Sayles, Billy Murnin
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.
3:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Von Stupart
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
4:30 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day
Rick Vito
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.
6 P.m.: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents
Chris “big Dog” Davis Presents Celebrating the Women in Jazz
Featuring Melba Moore, Nicole Henry, Maysa, Paulette
Mcwilliams, Althea Rene, Jeanette Harris
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59.
6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents
Joey Alexander Plus Tuck & Patti
Miller Center for the Arts: $59.
7 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Gypsy Jazz Night
Hot Club of Reading: Josh Taylor, Chris Heslop,
Trey Larue, Ken Gehret, Mike Nikolidakis
Wcr Center for the Arts
8 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day
Danielle Nicole
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Hubert Eaves Iv
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
10 P.m.: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents
Gerald Veasley Unscripted: Jammin’ for Nico
Jj Sansaverino, Kim Waters, Chris “big Dog” Davis, Eric Darius,
Brian Simpson, Brian Bromberg, Ray Fuller, Marqueal Jordan,
Tony Moore, Curtis Mccain, Althea Rene, Carol Riddick
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $49.
Sunday, April 14
10:30 a.m. Doors/noon Show: Sunday Jazz Brunch Hosted by Michael Tozzi
Brian Bromberg & Friends
Everette Harp, Michael Paulo, Lin Rountree, Ray Fuller,
Tony Moore, Tom Zink, the Berks Horns
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69.
4 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Brian Culbertson
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59.
6:30 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Presents
Rewind - a Journey to Motown and Beyond
Featuring Straight No Chaser’s Jerome Collins
Miller Center for the Arts: $39.
Location: Various locations in Reading
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