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The CJS is thrilled to announce that we are planning the first annual Charlottesville Jazz Festival, to take place June 4th-7th, 2026. Jazz vocalist and Charlottesville native Veronica Swift has agreed to return home to headline! We are beginning a fundraising initiative for this expensive endeavor. Tax deductible donations may be made online, with a notation of “festival.” Checks may be mailed to CJS, 1004 Grove Street, Charlottesville, VA  22903.

JazzFest Event Tickets: Link
The Front Porch, Rivanna River Company, WarHen Records, and The Charlottesville Jazz Society present
Fonville x Fribush, featuring Charlie Hunter, May 16th at Rivanna Roots

Fonville x Fribush, the brainchild of organ virtuoso Sam Fribush and Butcher Brown drummer Corey Fonville, brings the heat to Rivanna Roots Saturday, May 16th. Fribush is on the front lines of the Hammond organ revival. Hailing from Greensboro, NC, his 2021 debut Sam Fribush Trio, Vol. 1: Riverboat was produced by Charlie Hunter and recorded in North Carolina. Sam went on to establish himself as one of the Atlantic Coast’s freshest young bandleaders and collaborators, sharing the voice of his incredible instrument – an authentic 1958 Hammond C3 organ – with audiences and studios across the country. As if that wasn’t already exciting enough, the legendary guitarist and bandleader Charlie Hunter himself rounds out the organ trio on this bill. Known for playing custom seven- and eight-string guitars, which allow him to play bass lines, chords, and melodies simultaneously, Hunter established his place as a jazz guitar pioneer in the 1990s and continues to dazzle audiences around the world. Don’t miss Fonville x Fribush as they gear up for Newport Jazz Fest later this summer!

We are looking for volunteers to help with fundraising and organizing at this time.  As we get closer there will be many opportunities to help at the festival itself. If interested, please email Gary at info@cvillejazz.org


Upcoming events: (can also be viewed at the CJS website)

Please check our Facebook page for updates and more events!

Note: Consider calling ahead before traveling as events can sometimes be canceled or postponed last-minute.

  • Friday May 1: Royce Campbell and Friends, WTJU Offbeat Roadhouse live and streaming, 8-9pm, free
  • Saturday May 2: Robert Jospé Quartet, with Daniel Clark/piano, Jeff Massanari/guitar and Paul Langosch/bass, Révéler (Richmond)
  • Sunday May 3: David Sun Trio, Kardinal Hall
  • Tuesday May 5: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with Liz Barnes/keys, Pat Hayes/drums, Bob Bowen/bass, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Friday May 8: Sun of Goldfinger, Reveler Experiences (Richmond), shows at 7:30pm and 9pm, $22.50 admission
  • Sunday May 10: vocalist Paulien, with Michael Elswick/sax, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Jacob Minks/bass, Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, 1-4pm
  • Sunday May 10: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Pro Re Nata, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Tuesday May 12: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with special guest Randy Johnston/guitar (former New York heavy hitter and Cville resident), Karl Tietze/drums, Bob Bowen/bass, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Saturday May 16: Fonville x Fribush, featuring Charlie Hunter, Rivanna Roots Concert Series (Rivanna River Company), 6:30-9:30pm (doors 5:30), details above
  • Tuesday May 19: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with classic organ trio style band; Eric Franzen/keys Dave Drubin/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Saturday May 23: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, SuperFly Brewing Co., 7:00-10:00pm
  • Sunday May 24: Robert Jospé Trio, with Jeff Massanari/guitar and Joseph Nichols/bass, Stinson Vineyards
  • Sunday May 24: The Michael Elswick Gathering, with Michael/saxes, Bill Edmonds/guitar & vocals, Eric Franzen/keyboard & vocals, David Drubin/drums, Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Tuesday May 26: Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari, with special guest Stephanie Nakasian/voice & piano (one of the finest jazz vocalists around), Karl Kimmel/bass, Keith Willingham/drums, Rapture, 6:30pm
  • Friday May 29: Sentimental Journey Big Band (dance), with Michael Elswick/sax, The Center at Belvedere, 7-9pm
  • Sunday May 31: vocalist Paulien, with Trevor Williams/vibraphone, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Ryan Gilchrist/bass, Kardinal Hall, 1-4pm
  • Sunday May 31: Robert Jospé Quartet, with Jeff Massanari/guitar, David Sun/keyboards, and Bob Bowen/bass, Chisholm Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Tuesday June 23: Rhythm and Grace: A Tribute to Queens of Soul and R&B, hosted by the DEI Committee at The Center, featuring Richelle Claiborne, Ivan Orr and Band, 6-7:30pm
  • Sunday, June 28th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Batesville Market, 1:00-4:00pm
  • Saturday, July 18th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Afton Mountain Vineyard, 4:00-7:00pm
  • Thursday, August 20th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Gypsy Hill Park (Staunton), 7:00-9:00pm
  • Saturday, August 29th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, The Birdcage at Mockingbird Restaurant, 6:00-9:00pm
  • Saturday, October 3rd: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Saturday, October 10th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival at Crozet Park, 3:00-5:00pm
  • Saturday, October 31st: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Starr Hill Brewery (Crozet), 5:00-8:00pm
  • Sunday, November 22nd: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Kardinal Hall, 2:00-5:00pm
  • Sunday, November 29th: GootGenuG, Jeff Young/sax & flute, Pablo Delaloza/keys, Hartwell Gary/bass, Ethan Walker/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 6:00-9:00pm

The Charlottesville Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Charlottesville Jazz Society, Inc.
1004 Grove St| Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.249.6191
info@cvillejazz.org | www.cvillejazz.org