FULL FESTIVAL LINE UP

TUESDAY
June 13th

6:00pm Jazz Fusion Masterclass

CityFest, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, and Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance are excited to invite the dance community for a Jazz Fusion Masterclass featuring Leon Von Brown, Choreographer, based in Atlanta, GA. This is a Jazz Fusion Masterclass for those interested in combining modern, jazz and ballet technique with creative expression. 

Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance
1709 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806

TUESDAY
June 20th

7:00pmYesterdays

A premiere dance performance choreographed by Leon Von Brown followed by a conversation with Mr. Brown and the Boysie Ensemble musicians.

Delaware Theater Company
200 Water Street, Wilmington DE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21ST

Start Time: 4:45pm
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble
Monty Alexander’s Harlem Kingston Express
Marquis Hill Quartet
Angélique Kidjo

Late Night Jams
Wilmington Library

10:00pm – 1:00am

Jeff Knoettner, piano
Al Price, bass
Jaden Atkins, drums
Hosted by Gerald Chavis

THURSDAY JUNE 22ND

Start Time: 4:45pm
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble
Lao Tizer Band
Dayramir González
Cory Wong

Late Night Jams
Wilmington Library

10:00pm – 1:00am

Dave Zipse, piano
Richard Hill, bass
Aaron Walker, drums

The Nomad Bar

905 North Orange St.
9:00pm – 12:00am

Vince Lardear – Alto Sax
Jim Kaufman – Drums

FRIDAY
JUNE 23RD

Start Time: 4:45pm

Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble

Keyon Harrold
Melani Fiona
KEM

Late Night Jams
Wilmington Library

10:00pm – 1:00am

Jim Holton, piano
Barry Boyd, bass
John Coley, drums

The NOMAD Bar

905 North Orange St.
9:30pm – 12:30am

Rob Budesa – Guitar
Greg McDonald – Drums

SATURDAY
JUNE 24th

Start Time: 1:00pm

Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra
Mark Guiliana
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Jason Moran and Harlem Hellfighters
Kamasi Washington

Late Night Jams
Wilmington Library

10:00pm – 1:00am

The Tony “Big Cat” Smith Quartet

The NOMAD Bar

905 North Orange St.
9:30pm – 12:30am

Ron Cole – Guitar
Greg McDonald – Drums

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.