Austin Area Jazz Festival 2018!

The annual Austin Area Jazz Festival showcases the importance of art, our love for the Austin area, the impact of diverse cultures, and of course, the best in smooth jazz. We bring together legendary national acts with talented up-and-coming musicians. The result is always a great show, and a musical experience that is second to none!

The 2018 Austin Area Jazz Festival is a great way to kick off your holiday season. With performances by Damien Escobar, Chanté Moore, Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Nick Colionne, and Althea Rene, this is going to be a show you do not want to miss!

Damien Escobar

Violinist extraordinaire, Damien Escobar, is a two-time Emmy Award winner, and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Chanté Moore

Vocalist Chantè Moore has been nominated for Grammy and MCP Music Awards. She has also won the NAACP Image Award, Soul Train Award, UB Honors, and American Music Award.

Gerald Albright

Iconic saxophonist and 8x Grammy-nominated artist, Gerald Albright will be hitting the stage with the incredible sound that has influenced generations.

Jeff Lorber Fusion

Jeff Lorber Fusion brings the unique hybrid sound of jazz, blues, and funk to AAJF. The Grammy Award winning band came to life in the 70s and the influences of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Thelonious Monk run wild with each note the group plays.

Nick Colionne

Guitarist Nick Colionne has taken home the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award and International Instrumental Artist of the Year. He has also been nominated for Guitarist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year by the American Smooth Jazz Awards.

Althea Rene

Flautist Althea Rene’s sound is a mix of jazz, pop and even R&B. Her single, “In the Flow” was the first flute-featured #1 single on Billboard Music Chart. She also has multiple singles that reached Billboard’s top 20 including: “Gypsy Soul,” “My Summer” “Love,” “SundayCruise,” and “Free.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Austin Area Jazz Festival 2018

NOVEMBER 24, 2018 | 10 AM-10 PM

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center

Damien Escobar | Chanté Moore
Gerald Albright | Jeff Lorber Fusion
Nick Colionne | Althea Rene

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AAJF EXPERIENCE

Austin Area Jazz Festival is truly an experience like no other. In addition to the daylong outdoor concert filled with amazing performances, we will also have wine tasting, and a showcase of brilliant visual art.

As with all of our events, the proceeds of the 2018 Austin Area Jazz Festival benefit the various programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas.

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Chante Moore is an incredibly talented singer who has won an American Music Award, UB Honors Award, NAACP Image Award, and she's been nominated for a Grammy! Her range and power are not to be missed, and you have the opportunity to see her live at this year's Austin Area Jazz Festival. Get your tickets today! ... See MoreSee Less

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Violinist Damien Escobar (@dameesco) has won 2 Emmys and an NAACP Image Award. His sound is a perfect hybrid of jazz & soul! He’ll be hitting the stage at this year’s Austin Area Jazz Festival, and you don’t want to miss it! Get your tickets from https://t.co/cr2SKRjMrl.

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Austin Area Jazz Festival 2018!

Damien Escobar

Violinist extraordinaire, Damien Escobar, is a two-time Emmy Award winner, and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Chanté Moore

Vocalist Chantè Moore has been nominated for Grammy and MCP Music Awards. She has also won the NAACP Image Award, Soul Train Award, UB Honors, and American Music Award.

Gerald Albright

Iconic saxophonist and 8x Grammy-nominated artist, Gerald Albright will be hitting the stage with the incredible sound that has influenced generations.

Jeff Lorber Fusion

Nick Colionne

Althea Rene

UPCOMING EVENTS

Austin Area Jazz Festival 2018

NOVEMBER 24, 2018 | 10 AM-10 PM

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center

Damien Escobar | Chanté Moore
Gerald Albright | Jeff Lorber Fusion
Nick Colionne | Althea Rene

Buy Tickets

AAJF EXPERIENCE

As with all of our events, the proceeds of the 2018 Austin Area Jazz Festival benefit the various programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas.