The annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is presented by Berks Arts, a nonprofit organization based in the City of Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The festival is led by a small staff along with a volunteer team numbering 300+, and is supported by the hotel and business community through sponsorship support.
Celebrating 33 years in 2024, Berks Jazz Fest is one of the most prolific festivals of its kind, drawing nearly 30,000 visitors from all over the world. Musicians from all backgrounds, locales, and genres convene annually for the 10-day festival, which features dozens of concerts at venues across the region.
In addition to the Major Concert Schedule, dozens of free live-music events featuring local musicians comprise the Local Event Schedule in area clubs and restaurants throughout the festival. The festival combines touring artists with unique collaborative performances while providing performance opportunities for world-renowned musicians and emerging artists alike. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of genres including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul, Bluegrass, and more.
Berks Jazz Fest proudly hosts The Art of Jazz, a juried art exhibit featuring works by local artists. Additionally, the getJazzed educational program provides opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn, perform, enjoy, and become inspired by professional musicians as a centerpiece of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, paying it forward to future generations.
Friday, April 12
3 P.m.: Early-bird Concert
The Cats! Featuring Michael Paulo, Ray Fuller, Lin Rountree,
Tony Moore, Tom Zink and Special Guest Brian Bromberg
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $49.
6 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
West Coast Jam! Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Peter White
And the West Coast Horns
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59.
6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents
The Baylor Project: Jean & Marcus Baylor
And Opening Act Paulette Mcwilliams
Miller Center for the Arts: $59.
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performances by Andrea Lisa,
Marqueal Jordan
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
9:30 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Remembering Grover Washington Jr.
Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, Kim Waters, Gerald Veasley,
Bill Jolly, Pablo Batista, Donald Robinson, Lil’ John Roberts,
Wawa Legrand, Carol Riddick, the Berks Horns
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59.
11:30 P.m.: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Jj Sansaverino, Andrea Lisa, Marqueal Jordan, Hubert Eaves Iii,
Brian Bromberg, Michael Paulo, Ray Fuller, Carl Carter, Tom Zink, Tony
Moore, Lin Rountree, Steve Oliver, Marion Meadows, Curtis Mccain,
Donald Robinson, Richard Waller
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $44.
Date: April 5-14, 2024
