JazzFest Friday Locations, Artists & Discounts Announced
We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Skidmore College, & Caffe Lena for Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday! As part of Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s mission to increase collaboration among the local business community and position Saratoga Springs as a worldwide cultural destination, SPAC in partnership with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is introducing Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday 2018.
This new community event is slated for June 22nd as the kick-off to Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival weekend. It will feature Chamber businesses welcoming locals and visitors with scores of live jazz events, themed dining, and social dance options that will serve as the kick-off to the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in Saratoga Springs.
FULL SCHEDULE:
Click here for a pdf version of the schedule listed below.
The Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs: Rich Ortiz, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Diamond Club Grill at Embassy Suites Allen & Azzam, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Gideon Putnam: Shiri Zorn, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown: High School
Jazz Performers, Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs: Jazz Happy Hour & Tri Valley Brass, 4pm - 7pm
Saratoga Casino Hotel: The Jeanne O'Connor Jazz Trio, 5pm - 7pm at Morton's The Steakhouse
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame: Out of the Box, Time: 6pm - 9pm
BURGERFI: Keith Pray, 6pm - 8pm
Dunning Street Station Bar & Grill: Jazz Fest Discount on Menu
Hattie's Restaurant: Jeanine Ouderkirk, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Barrelhouse: Robert Lindquist Trio performing from 7pm - 10pm.
Kru Coffee: George Muscatello Trio, 10am to 1pm
Lake Ridge Restaurant: 10% off entire bill for JazzFest Ticket Holders
The Local Pub and Teahouse: Hot Club of Saratoga Trio, 2pm - 5pm
Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club: Hot Club of Saratoga Trio, 6pm - 9pm
Saratoga Apple with 9 Miles East: Jazzfest Jambalaya dinner. $25 for a four-course, locally sourced meal
Sperry's Restaurant: The Timeless Duo, 6pm - 9pm
Caffe Lena: Chuck Lamb Trio with Jorge Gomez & Ria Curley, 7pm (Tickets $20)
G. Williker's Toys: Joe Gitto and Dan Wanczyk Jazz Guitar Duo, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Impressions of Saratoga: Free Saratoga Jazz Can Coozie with purchase of 2018 Jazz Festival Shirt
Northshire Bookstore Saratoga: 20% off for Jazz Fest Ticket Holders
Saratoga Wine and Spirits: Free Wine Tastings, 11am - 8pm & 10% off of all wine & spirits in unbreakable containers, such as, canned & boxed wines, & spirits in plastic containers.
The Wishing Well: Rob Aronstein Trio, Time: 6:30pm
Putnam Place: Jeanine Ouderkirk, 7:30pm - 10pm
Lifestyles of Saratoga: Hui Cox & Elizabeth Contant, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Caroline and Main Inc.: Gary Blodgett Guitar, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
9 Maple Ave.: Jon LeRoy Trio, Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Homewood Suites Saratoga Springs: High School Jazz Performers, Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The Savory Pantry & Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company: Free samples all day and Crispin Catricala playing from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Racing City Brewing Company: Jazz Duo of John Nazarenko and Christian Stewart, Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Salt & Char: Dustin Deluke Trio, Time: 7pm - 10pm
In addition to the jazz inspired festivities scheduled around the city, SPAC’s Action Council will present the featured event, A Night on Bourbon Street, at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Kicking off at 7:30 p.m. on June 22, guests are encouraged to don their flapper best as they enjoy tunes from bold jazz trumpeter and smoky vocalist, Bria Skonberg, New Orleans inspired fare by Lily and the Rose gourmet catering, and sumptuous cocktails at the open bar befitting of a festive “Big Easy” fête. Tickets for A Night on Bourbon Street start at $150 and are available at spac.org.
These events all lead up to the 41st year of the Jazz Fest on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Jazz Fest features an extraordinary roster of artists, ranging from jazz luminaries -- Jon Batiste, Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, and gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, who will headline this year’s legendary festival -- to emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts such as José James, Lakecia Benjamin and SoulSquad, Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band, Jazzmeia Horn and Keyon Harrold. For tickets or more information, visit spac.org.
