WEATHER CONDITIONS

The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival will take place rain or shine. If we experience thunder or lightening or dangerously high winds during a performance, we must encourage patrons to seek shelter until the weather clears. The performance may be suspended or cancelled in the interest of public or performer safety.

AFTER HOURS JAM SESSIONS

Wilm Library

2023 Line UP

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21st

Angelique Kidjo

Monty Alexander’s
Harlem Kingston Express

Marquis Hill Quartet

Boysie Lowery Living
Jazz Ensemble

THURSDAY JUNE 22nd

Cory Wong

Dayramir Gonzalez

Lao Tizer Band

Boysie Lowery Living
Jazz Ensemble

FRIDAY JUNE 23Rd

MelAniE Fiona

Keyon Harrold

Boysie Lowery Living
Jazz Ensemble

SATURDAY JUNE 24th

Kamasi Washington

Jason Moran –
The Harlem Hellfighters

James Reese Europe and
the Absence of Ruin

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Mark Guiliana

CLIFFORD BROWN
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel Dupont

42 West 11th Street,
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-594-3100

Staybridge Suites

1220 N Market Street
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-777-5900

Hyatt Place

760 South Justison
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-803-5888

Homewood Suites

820 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-467-1500

Courtyard Marriott

1102 N West Street
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-429-7600

Residence Inn by Marriott

1300 N Market Street
Wilmington, DE
Phone: 302-777-7373

Sponsors

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Acknowledgements

Wilmington City Council | Christina Cultural Arts Center | Delaware Theater Company  | Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew |  Sheraton Suites Downtown Wilmington | DeTV | WITN Channel 22 |  Nadj and Jay
New Castle County | Wilmington Library | Nomad Bar Gerald Chavis Music
First State Ballet Theater | Delaware Division the Arts
The Gilliam Charitable Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation

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Festival Location

CLIFFORD BROWN JAZZ FESTIVAL

Each year, Wilmington, Delaware remembers a brilliant trumpet player, unforgettable composer, and dynamic entertainer whose name and legacy are celebrated at the annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. A legend – our legend – whose work offers a moment to laugh, dance, sing, eat, love and experience the ultimate joy music brings.