The 18th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival runs April 18-18, 2024. As close followers know, our festival is a highlight of Jazz Appreciation Month, a national observance that was conceived by the Smithsonian Institution in 2001, and later sanctioned by Congress. It also falls on the eve of another celebratory event, Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday anniversary, which will be observed during some of the performances. See the Event website for specifics. Below are some of the festival highlights:

Apr. 18: Open jam session at Hot Plate Brewing
Apr. 19: Jazz Crawl
Apr. 20: Wandering Dance Society Swing Dance at Proprietor’s Lodge
Apr. 21: Sunday jazz brunch
Apr. 23: Jazz Prodigy Concert