Summer Solstice Jazz Festival

19/06/2024

From the relentless rhythm attack of drummer Randy Gelispie, still swinging at 89, to the jubilant, fresh sounds of CBS “Late Show” bassist and Michigan State University alumna Endea …

19/06/2024

Don't miss out on our brand-new partnership with some of your favorite Downtown East Lansing businesses!

Stop into Hopcat, Jolly Pumpkin, Los Tres, or Fieldhouse during our festival hours to try one of their delectable jazz-inspired cocktails!

🎶A portion of each drink special sale will come back directly to the SSJF for future years to come🎶

18/06/2024

14/06/2024

If you thought the fun was over after the festival ends... think again! Join Nat Lewis and the Pollux Quartets at the on Sunday, June 23 for even more jazz😆🎷

12/06/2024

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2024 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. Your support makes this weekend possible!

Check out all of the supporters and sponsors by clicking the link in our bio.

07/06/2024

New to the festival this year are our family friendly events and sensory friendly kits! Swipe through the pictures to see what's in our kits, where you can pick them up, and our site map.

04/06/2024

Have you gotten a drink at one of the local East Lansing coffee shops and noticed our sticker recently? If you’ve gotten one of our stickers on your cup, post a picture and tag us! We’d love to see where you got yours from📸☕️🎶

02/06/2024

We still have limited volunteer positions open in the following areas for SSJF ‘24: clean up crew, bucket brigade, artist load/unload attendants, and artist check in/green room monitors.

It’s the volunteers that make this festival as successful as it is. All volunteers get a free shirt, green room access, and an invitation to the volunteer orientation on June 13th. Head to: www.eljazzfest.com/volunteer to sign up today🎶😁

01/06/2024

🎶21 days away🎶

28/05/2024

The day has arrived! We are SO excited to announce your complete 2024 SSJF artist lineup!🎤😆 Comment below who you are most excited to see LIVE next month👀

25/05/2024

Summer Kurt 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇯🇵

June

6 - North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC [SuperBlue]
7 - The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ [SB]
8 - Groton Hill Music, Groton, MA [SB]
16 - Ravinia Festival, Chicago, IL [Battle Of The Big Bands]
22 - Summer Solstice Jazz Festival [SB]
27 - Ottawa Jazz Festival @ National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, Ottawa, ON [SB]
28-29 - Toronto Jazz Festival @ Jazz Bistro, Toronto, ON [SB]

August

4-6 - BLUE NOTE TOKYO, Tokyo, JPN [SB]
25 - Charlie Parker Jazz Festival @ Tompkins Square Park, New York, NY [SB] [Free show!]
31 - The Alluvion, Traverse City, MI [SB]

September

6 - Civic Music Association, Des Moines, IA [w/ Joey Calderazzo]
7 - Dakota, Minneapolis, MN [Joey]
8 - Jazz Coterie, Menasha, WI [Joey]
10-11 - The Triple Door, Seattle, WA [Joey]

Stay tuned for more dates!

https://kurtelling.com/tour/

📷: Sandro Niboli

24/05/2024

Hailing from our very own Detroit, Michigan: GRAMMY®, Emmy®, and George Foster Peabody Award winning artist, Endea Owens and The Cookout, will be headlining Friday night of the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival! Don’t miss Endea’s vibrant energy and rhythm at this year’s festival🎵

24/05/2024

Get ready to soak up the sun and some serious jazz vibes!☀️ We are thrilled to announce our Saturday night headliner for the 2024 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival: SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter! Don’t miss their GRAMMY® Nominated smooth tunes and musical brilliance on June 22!🎶

01/05/2024

Volunteer sign-ups for our 2024 SSJF are now LIVE! Our festival can't run without the help of our amazing volunteers and you could be one of them! Head to the https://eljazzfest.com/158/Volunteer to sign up today🎷🎶

30/04/2024

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY🎷

Today is International Jazz Day! It's a great time to remind everyone that the East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Fest will soon take place June 21-22. The event if *free*. To learn more, go to www.eljazzfest.com

16/04/2024

Check out this awesome article and learn more about this years festival!

The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival is returning for its 27th year. The festivities will run from June 21-22 and will feature acclaimed performers and local musicians.

04/04/2024

Save the date😁🎶🥳

25/03/2024

We're rounding out Women's History Month by showing love to some of the talented women who have previously performed at the SSJF! We're excited to announce our lineup of artists for this years festival very soon😆🎶

16/03/2024

It's almost St. Patrick's Day so we're feeling lucky!☘️ It's giveaway time! Enter to win a free VIP LOUNGE PASS (complimentary food, drinks, cash bar, bathrooms) and FREE PARKING for both days of the SSJF!!

To enter:
1. Like this post
2. Tag someone in the comments you want to go to SSJF with this summer
3. Share this post on your story

The winner will be chosen on March 30th and contacted via DM.

19/02/2024

To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to take a brief look back at the history of jazz music! Swipe to learn about some of the most influential names and notable dates in history associated with jazz!🎵

07/02/2024

Don't miss your chance to apply to perform at this year's SSJF! The festival will be held June 21-22, 2024 in downtown East Lansing. Head to eljazzfest.com for more information. The application closes in 6 days.

30/01/2024

The SSJF is actively looking for artists to perform at this year's festival which will be held June 21-22, 2024 in downtown East Lansing. Head to eljazzfest.com for more information. Don't miss your chance to apply!

01/12/2023

Our partners at the Michigan State University College of Music are presenting "Holiday Cheer" with the MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Learn more and get your tickets below.

01/12/2023

The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) is currently hiring for the position of SSJF Assistant. The SSJF Assistant will assist in the production and implementation of the City of East Lansing’s Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, including recruiting, training and organizing volunteers; designing and distributing promotional and marketing materials; and negotiating performance and service contracts; administrative duties.

Learn more and apply at https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx?JobID=622.

20/11/2023

Now accepting applications!

Artists interested in applying to perform at the 2024 East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival may do so on our website. Applications will be open until February 12, 2024.

More details at https://eljazzfest.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=44

24/06/2023

Join us today, 2:30-10 p.m., for more outstanding performances!

Lineup at http://eljazzfest.com/schedule

The sweet sound of jazz filled downtown East Lansing for day one of the annual East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival.

22/06/2023

The 2023 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival starts TOMORROW!

Join us Friday from 5:30-10 pm and Saturday from 2:30-10 pm. Plus visit The Rock bar at The Graduate for After Glow, 10 pm-midnight both nights.

Details at eljazzfest.com

07/06/2023

‼‼ ICYMI ‼‼ We're still recruiting volunteers!

Get a behind the scenes look at the festival by volunteering for the 27th annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. Volunteers receive a free festival t-shirt and green room access with light refreshments. To learn more or sign up, visit eljazzfest.com/volunteer

05/06/2023

The City of East Lansing and the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival Advisory Board are pleased to announce the lineup for the 2023 East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. View the full schedule at https://eljazzfest.com/193/Performer-Lineup-and-Schedule.