Following last month’s announcement of the NoMad Jazz Festival Concert Series, The NoMad Jazz Festival reveals its first wave of world-class talent, including Bill Frisell & Ambrose Akinmusire, Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Nick Hempton Quartet, Kyle Koehler Trio, Eric Kalb Trio, Craig Handy and Second Line Smith, Matt Chertkoff Trio, and Wayne Henderson Trio. Presented by the The NoMad Alliance – celebrating its 15th anniversary – and developed in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, the year-round Concert Series expands the Festival’s reach beyond its signature summer week, bringing leading voices in jazz to venues and public spaces throughout NoMad.
Designed to build momentum leading into the NoMad Jazz Festival’s free, week-long summer celebration (August 2–8, 2026), the series features a mix of ticketed and free performances, with all proceeds directly supporting the Festival’s mission to remain free and accessible to all.
“This series allows us to feature and support even more artists, while building a deeper relationship with audiences,” said Rio Sakairi, Artistic Director of The Jazz Gallery and the NoMad Jazz Festival. “We’re presenting some of the most compelling voices in jazz today. These are artists who are shaping the music in real time.”
“The NoMad Jazz Festival Concert Series reflects a larger vision for what this Festival can be,” said Miriam Dalaei Fodera, Executive Director of the NoMad Jazz Festival. “It’s grown beyond a week in August to an ongoing platform for artists, a gathering point for community, and a way to keep the energy of the Festival alive all year long.”
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