For over five decades, the Stanford Jazz Festival has been home to iconic performances, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to groundbreaking artists like Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell. This year, we’re proud to continue that tradition with 26 extraordinary artists and bands over six weeks of vibrant music and culture.

This summer, we celebrate jazz’s rich roots and its global connections. From the swinging sounds of jazz standards to the rhythms of Brazil and Cuba, our lineup promises a dynamic journey. We’re thrilled to open with Fred Hersch Trio, named Jazz Group of the Year by DownBeat Magazine. Don’t miss the Jeremy Pelt Quintet performing selections from his new album Woven, and be captivated by Ken Peplowski’s interpretation of Charlie Parker’s Unheard Bird. John Pizzarelli celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut album, while Joel Ross brings vibraphone mastery with his band Good Vibes. Lizz Wright’s soulful vocals and George Cables’ hard bop piano mastery will close out the festival in style.

Each concert is a unique experience, with collaborations and performances you won’t find anywhere else. The Stanford Jazz Festival remains a space where musical boundaries are pushed, and new creative possibilities emerge.

Schedule

Sun, 6/22/2025 @ 4:00 PM

Indian Jazz Journey featuring Mahesh Kale and George Brooks

INNOVATIVE AND ELECTRIFYING INDIAN FUSION

Cost: $18.00 - $62.00

Fri, 6/27/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Fred Hersch Trio

PIANO TRIO MASTERY

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sat, 6/28/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Jeremy Pelt Quintet

TRUMPET FIRE AND SOUL

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sun, 6/29/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Tiffany Austin presents Sassy: 100 Years of Sarah Vaughan

CELEBRATING SARAH VAUGHAN

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sun, 7/6/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Ken Peplowski: The Unheard Bird

NEW DISCOVERIES FROM THE BIRD WITH STRINGS CATALOGUE

Cost: $18.00 - $52.00

Fri, 7/11/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Jaz Sawyer: Tribute to Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

HONORING BLAKEY'S TIMELESS LEGACY

Cost:  $18.00 - $47.00

Sat, 7/12/2025 @ 11:00 AM

Early Bird Jazz for Kids with Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers

JAZZ JAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Cost: $12.00 - $20.00

Sat, 7/12/2025 @ 7:30 PM

John Pizzarelli

REIMAGINING THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sun, 7/13/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Sam Reider presents Spaghetti ft. Jim Campilongo, Scott Amendola & Mat Muntz

MELTING POT OF SOUND

Cost: $18.00 - $47.00

Mon, 7/14/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Caili O`Doherty: Suite for Gearoidin

LYRICAL JAZZ STORYTELLING

Cost: $12.00 - $30.00

Tue, 7/15/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Luther Allison Sextet

VIRTUOSITY REDEFINED

Cost: $12.00 - $30.00

Wed, 7/16/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Ruth Davies` Blues Night with Chris Cain

BLUES GUITAR FIRE

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Thu, 7/17/2025 @ 7:30 PM

An Evening with Victor Lin: Music of Studio Ghibli

STUDIO GHIBLI FILM SCORE CLASSICS WITH A JAZZ TWIST

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sat, 7/19/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves

INTIMATE GUITAR AND CLARINET MASTERY

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sun, 7/20/2025 @ 7:30 PM

John Santos Quintet with Special Guest Yilian Cañizares

TRANSCENDENT JAZZ AND AFRO-CUBAN FUSION

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Mon, 7/21/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Rising Stars: The SJW Mentor Fellows

RISING STARS OF JAZZ

Cost: $12.00 - $20.00

Tue, 7/22/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Noah Garabedian Quintet featuring Valerie Troutt

BASS VIRTUOSITY REDEFINED

Cost: $12.00 - $30.00

Wed, 7/23/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Tammy L. Hall

BAY AREA PIANO LEGEND

Cost: $18.00 - $47.00

Thu, 7/24/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Joel Ross: Good Vibes

SOULFUL VIBRAPHONE BRILLIANCE

Cost: $18.00 - $52.00

Sat, 7/26/2025 @ 7:30 PM

Lizz Wright

VELVET VOICE, TIMELESS SOUL

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Sun, 7/27/2025 @ 8:00 PM

Paul Cornish Trio

PIONEERING BLUE NOTE PIANIST

Cost: $18.00 - $47.00

Mon, 7/28/2025 @ 8:00 PM

Dena DeRose Trio

INTIMATE AND SWINGING CLASSIC JAZZ

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Tue, 7/29/2025 @ 8:00 PM

George Cables and Friends

BOLD BEBOP BEAUTY

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Wed, 7/30/2025 @ 8:00 PM

Dayna Stephens` Intertwined

TENOR SAX INNOVATION

Cost: $18.00 - $47.00

Thu, 7/31/2025 @ 8:00 PM

Taylor Eigsti Quartet featuring Ben Wendel

GRAMMY WINNING BRILLIANCE UNLEASHED

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

Fri, 8/1/2025 @ 8:00 PM

SJW All-Star Jam

THE BIGGEST JAZZ CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER

Cost: $20.00 - $62.00

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Festival Date and Time: June 22 – August 1, 2025

Location:

Various Venues in Stanford, CA 

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