Each year, Wilmington, Delaware remembers a brilliant trumpet player, unforgettable composer, and dynamic entertainer whose name and legacy are celebrated at the annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. A legend – our legend – whose work offers a moment to laugh, dance, sing, eat, love and experience the ultimate joy music brings.

Schedule of Events

June 13, 2023

6:00pm - Jazz Fusion Masterclass at Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance

CityFest, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, and Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance are excited to invite the dance community for a Jazz Fusion Masterclass featuring Leon Von Brown, Choreographer, based in Atlanta, GA. This is a Jazz Fusion Masterclass for those interested in combining modern, jazz and ballet technique with creative expression.

June 20, 2023

7:00pm - Yesterdays at Delaware Theater Company

A premiere dance performance choreographed by Leon Von Brown followed by a conversation with Mr. Brown and the Boysie Ensemble musicians.

June 21, 2023

4:45pm:
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble
Monty Alexander's Harlem Kingston Express
Marquis Hill Quartet
Angélique Kidjo

June 22, 2023

4:45pm:
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble
Lao Tizer Band
Dayramir González
Cory Wong

June 23, 2023

4:45pm:
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble
Keyon Harrold
Melani Fiona
KEM

June 24, 2023

1:00pm:
Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra
Mark Guiliana
Hiromi's Sonicwonder
Jason Moran and Harlem Hellfighters
Kamasi Washington

Date:
Pre_Festival: June 13 and 20 , 2023
Festival: June 21-24, 2023

Locations:
Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance, 1709 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rodney Square, 1000 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

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