The 46th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is June 26 - 28, 2025.

The lineup for the 46th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, promises to be an eclectic mix of cultures and styles. Special tributes include a swinging centennial nod to Oscar Peterson, featuring the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Benny Green, and an homage to the enduring duo of Chick Corea and Gary Burton with Taylor Eigsti and Christian Tamburr. The festival shows its abiding respect for the wide spectrum of jazz tradition with the Sun Ra Arkestra - a pioneer of Afrofuturism - combining swing, free jazz, bebop, chanting and dancing. Global musicians include Pedrito Martinez, a leading percussionist in Cuban rumba; the quintessential singer of our time, Dianne Reeves, in a rare duo with Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo; and South African vocalist Jonathan Butler, with stirring messages of freedom and unity. Add to it the mastery of Kirk Whalum, Dominick Farinacci, Stanley Clarke and the highly energetic New Orleans funk master himself, Trombone Shorty, and you have a journey full of interesting stops and a lot of great music.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 pm: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue - Connor Palace Theatre

Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at age 4, he made his first appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, performing with Bo Diddley. At age 6, he was leading his own brass band, and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. He is well known for his magnetic charisma and showmanship. Since 2010, he has released five chart-topping studio albums. His most recent album, 2022's Lifted, finds the Grammy-nominated NOLA icon and his bandmates tapping into the raw power and exhilarating grooves of their legendary live show, channeling it all into a series of tight, explosive performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, RandB and psychedelic rock. Trombone Shorty has collaborated across genres with Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, the Foo Fighters, Ringo Starr and countless more.

Trombone Shorty's performance is sponsored by Char and Chuck Fowler

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