The Unity Jazz Festival

ABOUT THE CONCERT

After its successful debut in 2024, the Unity Jazz Festival returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center with a brand-new lineup featuring Rachael & Vilray and brings together acclaimed artists, first-time listeners, and longtime fans. A roster of diverse, intergenerational acts convene in the Ertegun Atrium, Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Studio, Dizzy’s Club, and the Appel Room to perform and uplift the JALC community. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The Unity Jazz Festival electrifies the House of Swing for two full evenings of live music from a roster of acclaimed acts 
• Headlined by Rachael & Vilray 
• Brand new programming featuring an intergenerational lineup of emerging acts, rising icons, and cherished legends of the music 
• General admission throughout the Ertegun Atrium, Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Studio, Dizzy’s Club, and the Appel Room 

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

All performances take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall

Friday, January 10th

6:30-7:50 p.m.: Pedrito Martinez and Alfredo Rodriguez (Ertegun Atrium)

6:45-7:45 p.m.: Chien-Chien Lu & Richie Goods (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

7:00-8:30 p.m.: Rachael & Vilray with Special Guest Jacob Zimmerman (Appel Room)

7:30-8:45 p.m.: Domo Branch Trio feat. Imani Rousselle (Dizzy's Club)

8:15-9:15 p.m.: Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

8:30-9:50 p.m.: Chris Bergson Band (Ertegun Atrium)

9:30-10:30 p.m.: Young Monk Project feat. Erena Terakubo, Jocelyn Gould, Miki Yamanaka, Liany Mateo and Domo Branch (Dizzy's Club)

9:30-11:00 p.m.: Sun Ra Celebration with Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends (Appel Room)

9:45-10:45 p.m.: Cameron Campbell Trio (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

10:30-11:50 p.m.: Tatiana Eva-Marie (Ertegun Atrium)

11:15-12:30 a.m.: Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horns (Dizzy's Club)

Saturday, January 11th

6:30-7:50 p.m.: Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra feat. Ingrid Jensen (Ertegun Atrium)

6:45-7:45 p.m.: Allyn Johnson: The Magic of Bud (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

7:00-8:30 p.m.: All-Star Tribute to Roy Haynes with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Holland, Graham Haynes, Marcus Gilmore, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Dave Kikoski, Jaleel Shaw, Kenny Barron, and more (Appel Room)

7:30-8:45 p.m.: Leon Foster Thomas (Dizzy's Club)

8:15-9:15 p.m.: The Westerlies (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

8:30-9:50 p.m.: Future of Jazz Orchestra (Ertegun Atrium)

9:30-10:45 p.m.: Georgia Heers Quartet (Dizzy's Club)

9:30-11:00 p.m.: Rachael & Vilray Full Band with Steve Wilson, Warren Wolf, Tony Scherr, Adam Dotson, and Jay Rattman (Appel Room)

9:45-10:45 p.m.: Nicole Glover Trio (VLS Acoustic Lounge)

10:30-11:50 p.m.: Helen Sung Big Band (Ertegun Atrium)

11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Emmet Cohen presents Tootie Fest! (Dizzy's Club)