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.
Thursday, April 11
6:30 P.m.: Reading Area Community College Presents
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors
Plus Berks High School All-star Jazz Band
Miller Center for the Arts: Free With Ticket
7 P.m.: Chuck Loeb Memorial All-star Jam
Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Eric Darius, Rebecca Jade, Chris
“big Dog” Davis, Nicole Henry, Jean Baylor, Marcus Baylor,
Brian Bromberg, Michael Paulo, Everette Harp, Ray Fuller,
Tom Zink, Tony Moore, Lin Rountree, Curtis Mccain and More
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59.
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “DJ Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Carl Carter
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
Date: April 5-14, 2024
