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

HEADLINERS: Rachael & Vilray

  • Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra feat. Ingrid Jensen
  • Helen Sung Big Band
  • Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends Play Sun Ra
  • Domo Branch Trio
  • Allyn Johnson: The Magic of Bud Powell
  • Young Monk feat. Erena Terakubo, Miki Yamanaka, Liany Mateo, Jocelyn Gould, and Domo Branch
  • Georgia Heers
  • An All-Star Centennial Salute to Roy Haynes

    • STAY LATE AT DIZZY’S CLUB

    Use your ticket stub at Dizzy’s Club for a complimentary cover to that evening’s Late Night Session at 11:15pm

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    Jan 10
    Friday
    6:00 PM
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    Jan 11
    Saturday
    6:00 PM
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    This performance is in Appel Room GA 2

    STAY LATE AT DIZZY’S CLUB

    Use your ticket stub at Dizzy’s Club for a complimentary cover to that evening’s Late Night Session at 11pm