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.
Friday, April 5
11:30 a.m.: Harold B. Leifer Memorial Luncheon
The Groovemasters
Bennie Sims, Cliff Starkey, Erich Cawalla
The Peanut Bar Restaurant
3 P.m.: Welcome Concert
Greg Adams & East Bay Soul
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $49
6 P.m.: Jazz Cruises Night
Marcus Miller & Jonathan Butler
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59
6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents Two Great Concerts; One Great Price
Christian Mcbride
Plus Dave Stryker Quartet Featuring Warren Wolf
Miller Center for the Arts: $59
9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party
Al “dj Act” Taylor
Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
9:30 P.m.: Ijazzglobal.com Presents
Najee & Friends With Special Guests Alex Bugnon, Alyson Williams, Tom Browne
Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59
11:30 P.m.: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Greg Adams, Bobby Lyle, Andrew Neu, Alex Bugnon, Aubrey Logan, Oli Silk, David P Stevens, Kim Scott, Ilya Serov, Phil Denny, Curtis Mccain, Jason Jackson, Albert Rivera, Carl Anderson, Tim George, Donald Robinson, Richard Waller
Doubletree Small Ballroom: $44
Date: April 5-14, 2024
