Indy Jazz Fest Continues Its “All Around Town” Model With Its Popular Sunset Series, An Exciting Line-Up Of Nighttime Concerts In Intimate Jazz And Cabaret Venues Featuring World-Class Jazz Performers And An Up-Close Listening Experience.

Schedule Of Events:

September 17, 2024

Kandace Springs

Jazz/Soul Diva Kandace Springs Has Been Described As Having “A Voice That Could Melt Snow” By Prince. The Blue Note Recording Artist’s Newest Release Is “Run Your Race.”

Time: 6:30 and 9pm
Cost: $30-60
Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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September 18, 2024

Bria Skonberg

Bria Skonberg Is A Juno-Award Winning Artist, 10x Downbeat Rising Star, And A Recipient Of The Legend Award By The Society For The Preservation Of The Great American Songbook. The Trumpeter, Vocalist, And Composer Unveils Her Newest Project “What It Means” Returning To What Inspired Her In The First Place: The Sounds Of New Orleans Jazz.

Time: 6:30 and 9pm

Cost: $25 To $45

Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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September 19, 2024

Aymee Nuviola

\In Celebration Of Hispanic Heritage Month, Enjoy An Electric Evening With Multi-Grammy Winner And Latin Grammy Award Winning Singer, Musician, Songwriter And Actress Aymée Nuviola. Known As “La Sonera Del Mundo,” Native Cuban Nuviola Embodies An Electric Blend Of Musical Genres, With A Sound Highly Influenced By The Jazz, Bossa Nova, Cuban Son, Bolero, Fílin, Classical, And American Genres.

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $35 To $75

Location: The Cabaret, 924 N Pennsylvania St Suite B, Indianapolis, In 46204

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September 20, 2024

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin Is A 3x Grammy Nominated New York-Based Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer, And Educator. Her Music Offers A Unique Meld Of R&B, Several Strains Of Jazz, And Funk. Her Warm, Resonant Tone — That Has Been Compared To Johnny Griffin’s — Lends Itself To Any Form Of Music She Chooses To Play. She Recently Released Her First Live Studio Album Phoenix Reimagined.

Time: 7 and 9pm

Cost: $35 To 65

Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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September 21, 2024

Naptown Sound

Indiana All-State Jazz Combo

Freddie Hubbard Tribute

Indianapolis Jazz Collective
Rob Dixon, Pharez Whitted, Derrick Gardner, Steve Allee, Kenny Phelps, Nick Tucker

Vocalease
Wendy Reed, Sandy Lomax, Rebecca Rafla, Emma Hedrick

Bashiri Asad
Everyday Soul Singer

The Blue Side

Tad Robinson, Gordon Bonham, Goldie Ingram, Kevin Anker, Reggie Bishop, Kenny Phelps, Rob Dixon

Pavel and Direct Contact
Leah Crane, Steve Dokken, Matt Mcgraw, Gerardo Becerra, Rich Cohen, Vick Luna, David Allee

Sleepynap Afrobeat Experience
Deep Rhythms And Grooves

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $50

Location: The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner With “Miles Long”

An Evening With Emmy Nominated Actor And Grammy Award-Winning Poet And Musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner. An Accomplished Bassist And Poet, This Show Will Unite His Many Talents And Musical Styles.

Time: 5 and 8pm

Cost: $35 To $75

Location: The Cabaret, 924 N Pennsylvania St Suite B, Indianapolis, In 46204

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September 22, 2024

Marquis Hill

One Of Chicago’s Most Thrilling Young Trumpeters, And Internationally Renowned Musician, Composer And Bandleader, Marquis Hill Works Tirelessly Blurring Musical Genres. Contemporary And Classic Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Chicago House, Neo-Soul—To Hill, They’re All Essential Elements Of The Profound African-American Creative Heritage.

Time: 5 and 7:30pm

Cost: $20-40

Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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September 25, 2024

Jj At 100

Indianapolis Jazz Collective Featuring Steve Turre

Celebrating The Legacy Of Indianapolis Native, Trombone And Composing Legend Jj Johnson, The Indianapolis Jazz Collective. Curated By Saxophonist And Indy Jazz Fest Artistic Director Rob Dixon And A Cast Of Indianapolis Based All-Stars.

Steve Turre - Trombone
Pharez Whitted - Trumpet
Rob Dixon - Sax
Steve Allee - Piano
Nick Tucker - Bass
Kenny Phelps - Drums

Time: 6:30 and 9pm
Cost: $25 To $50

Location: The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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September 27, 2024

Mononeon

A Creative Risk-Taker, Mononeon, Dywane Thomas Jr., Or However You Refer To Him As - Is An Individual Who Is Necessary Because The Game Needs Someone As Intriguing, Mysterious, And Colorful As Him.

As An Artist Who Has Ridiculous Chops, An Endless Supply Of Creativity, An Honor And Relatable Philosophy That Is As Enriching As It Is Educational, Mononeon Is One Of The Most Easily Recognizable Bassist Playing Today.

Time: 7 and 10pm

Cost: $35-65

Location: The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, In 46220

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September 28, 2024

Ijf24 Grand Finale

Location: 801 W Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Date: September 17-28, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Indianapolis, IN 46220

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