TUESDAY JULY 6th
Mark Sloniker Jazz Piano - Grab lunch and enjoy the Noontime Notes concert series.
Oak Street Plaza | 11:30am – 1pm | FREE

Aakash Mittal Quartet - Enjoy live Indian Influenced Jazz at the Sounds on the Square concert series.
Old Town Square Stage | 6 – 8pm | FREE

 

NIGHTLY
Nightly Jazz at Jay's Bistro - Every Wednesday through Saturday, dine to live jazz with Mark Sloniker & Friends.  Reserve a table for dinner or enjoy martinis and more from the well stocked bar.
134 W Oak St | about 6:30pm | 970.482.1876

THURSDAY JULY 8th
Downtown Sidewalk Sales - Find the best bargains of the year!
Downtown Fort Collins | 9:00am - 6pm | FREE
Interactive Jazz History Presentation - Join Ron Holleman and Just Jazz Quintet as they explain, through music and discussion, the rich history of jazz. Jay's Bistro | 4:30-6pm | FREE

Kevin Karrick  & Friends - Jazz it up in Old Town Square at the Sounds on the Square concert series.
Old Town Square Stage | 6 – 8pm | FREE

JazzFest Kick Off Party! - Swamp Jam and Crawfish Boil
FoCoMA & Avogadro's Number presents a real New Orleans crawfish boil with a swamp jam hosted by Nu Classics featuring members of The Grippe.  Bring your instrument and get in free!  Boil at 6pm, music starts at 8pm; $7 for food & music, $5 music only.  Avogadro's Number | 605 S Mason St | $5/$7

 

FRIDAY JULY 9th
Fort Collins Youth Jazz Project performance!  Two big bands and three jazz combos of students from ages 11 to 21 perform under the direction of Dave Lunn and Mark Manges. Old Town Square Stage | 11:30am – 1pm | FREE

Downtown Sidewalk Sales - Find the best bargains of the year!
Downtown Fort Collins | 9:00am - 6pm | FREE

Jazz Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy jazz & beautiful art on this self-guided tour.  Many galleries have special events & shows this evening.  See poster artist Daryl Price at Old Town Art and Framery.  FortCollinsGalleryWalk.com for info!  Downtown Galleries | 6 – 9pm | FREE SEE SPECIAL SHOWS

Ben & Jerry's FAC Concert - Rosann Winn Jazz Project Jazz Standards and fabulous tunes play while you enjoy ice cream, beer and get more information about the Fort Collins Cycling Festival.
Old Town Square | 5:30 – 7pm | FREE

Air Force Falconaires in Concert - As one of the Air Force’s two premier jazz ensembles, this renowned 18 piece band have brought the great sounds of Big Band Jazz to national audiences for more than 50 years and have performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, among others! Bring your chairs to the show.
Old Town Square Stage | 7 – 9pm | FREE See & Listen to The Falconaires HERE 

ZARO's CD Release - Local jazz / funk band featuring Andrew Vogt premiers their new album!
The Stonehouse Grille | 7 – 11pm

SATURDAY JULY 10th
 

Downtown Sessions – All Day! - The Downtown Business Association presents two stages of continuous live jazz music from amazing local and regional groups.  People can enjoy these fabulously talented musicians as well as jazz historians, a beer garden, food vendors and face painting in Old Town Square. See below for detailed lineup and times...  Oak Street Plaza & Old Town Square | 11am – 10pm | FREE - Lineup Below!
Downtown Sidewalk Sales - Find the best bargains of the year!
Downtown Fort Collins | 9:00am - 6pm | FREE

Calling All Musicians! Creating Music — Beyond the Boneyard 
A workshop for any musician teaching about this exciting new way of making music.  You've heard of Ableton Live and Garage Band – now is your change to learn more from electronic music creation expert Darren Kramer and his electric trombone!  Win free giveaways of the software and DKO's newest CD.  All ages 10-85; No Jazz required – all music lovers and musicians are welcome!  
Everyday Joe's Coffee House | 10 – 11:30am | FREE

Basement Jam Session at Ace Gillett's
Feel what those jazz cats are laying at this top notch jam session with player and host Ben Haugland. 259 S College Ave - Downstairs | 8pm – 12am

 

 

11 – 11:45am ~ Mango fan Django 

spirited gypsy jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt

12 – 12:45pm ~ Mandy Harvey & Mark Sloniker
local legends perform vocals & standards

1 – 1:45pm ~ The Max Wagner Quartet
classic jazz & vocals

2 – 3pm ~ Greg Harris Vibe Quintet
original modern jazz

3:30 – 4:30pm  ~ Wil Swindler Elevenet
unique original and repertory jazz

5 – 6pm ~ Ken Walker Sextet
best selling artists playing originals & classics

6:30 – 7:30pm ~ Conjunto Colores Latin Jazz
hot salsa and Latin jazz 

8 - 10pm ~ Darren Kramer Organization
8 piece jazz, funk, & Latin horn band

11 - 11:45am ~ Subterranean Jazz Trio
piano jazz standards

12 – 12:45pm ~ Square Peg
adventure jazz

1 – 2pm ~ Big Swing Trio
lively jazz, swing, & standards

2:30 – 3:30pm ~ Heidi & The Rhythm Rollers
jump blues and cool jazz

4 – 5pm ~ Poudre River Irregulars
exuberant New Orleans and Dixieland jazz

5:30 – 7:00pm ~ Colorado Swing Big Band
19 piece swingin' dance band

Click HERE For BIOS for all of the Downtown Session Performers