Get ready, cool cats. Here's your complete guide to the 2022 Louisville Jazz Festival
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The time to swing and bebop in Derby City is here. The Louisville Jazz Festival is coming to town Aug. 19-20 at Iroquois Amphitheater.
Jazz, a musical genre that originated in New Orleans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is easily recognized for its signature vocals, blue notes and improvisation. This is the third time that the city of Louisville will host the festival, which features Damien Escobar, Norman Brown, Peter White, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, and more.
"This show is one of the biggest jazz festivals on this side of the country," Gerald Belle, promoter of the festival, told the Courier Journal. "We have all the stellar artists that are out, performing in today's market. And so, to bring them all together in one city for a two-day event such as this is unbelievable."
Here's what to know about the 2022 Louisville Jazz Festival:
What is the Louisville Jazz Festival?
The Louisville Jazz Festival, hosted by saxophonist Euge Groove,is a collection of premiere jazz artists, brought together for a two-day musical event.
"It is for all ages and can give the audience an experience unlike anything else," Belle said. "Guaranteed to have something for everyone to hear and enjoy."
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When and where is the Louisville Jazz Festival?
The 2022 Louisville Jazz Festival takes place at Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, in Louisville on Aug. 19-20. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and the show starts at 2 p.m.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase inside the venue.
Who is performing at the Louisville Jazz Festival?
The lineup for the two-day festival includesJonathan Butler, Damien Escobar and Gerald Albright on Friday evening and Norman Brown, Peter White, Euge Groove, Paul Taylor, Eric Darius, Vincent Ingala, Althea Rene, Karen Briggs and Jazz in Pink on Saturday.
Albright, a veteran saxophonist on the jazz scene, is known for his solo performances andfor working alongside performers like Anita Baker and Whitney Houston. He's excited to return to Louisville.
"I haven't been in Louisville since pre-COVID," Albright said. "It's been a number of years. It's always good to come back to a city that really supports you and I've gotten a lot of love over the years from Louisville."
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How much are tickets at the Louisville Jazz Festival?
There are three different types of tickets available for purchase. A single-day Friday ticket ranges from $59.50-$90, and a single-day Saturday ticket ranges from $64.50-$90. There's also a two-day festival ticket that covers Friday's and Saturday’s admission for "roughly $155," Belle said.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or the Amphitheater's website at: https://iroquoisamphitheater.com/
Here are the links to purchase tickets either separately or combined:
Friday, Aug. 19
Saturday, Aug. 20
Louisville Jazz Fest 2022 Saturday's Show Only Tickets Aug 20, 2022 Louisville, KY | Ticketmaster
Two-day pass (Aug. 19 & 20)
Louisville Jazz Fest 2 Day Ticket August 19 & 20! Tickets Aug 19, 2022 Louisville, KY | Ticketmaster
Where do I park for the Louisville Jazz Festival?
Free parking is available at Iroquois Amphitheater. There will be additional parking spaces just up the street from the amphitheater and at nearby DeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood Dr. Belle said amphitheater staff will be riding around in golf carts, picking up patrons that are parked far away and dropping them near the ticketing area at the venue.
"For the people of Louisville, we're looking forward to giving everybody 200% of what we do when we get there for the festival," Albright said.
Reach Culture & Diversity reporter Jason Gonzalez at jgonzalez1@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Jazz Festival 2022: Your complete guide
